A Wellington man was found guilty of choking a woman unconscious during a BDSM encounter without consent.

A Wellington man was found guilty of choking a woman unconscious during a BDSM encounter, while he was acquitted of a similar charge involving another woman. The jury determined he acted without consent, despite the defense arguing the incidents were consensual and motivated by personal grudges. The case highlights issues of consent within BDSM practices. The man was previously involved with both women through Tinder.