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flag Corey Innocente sentenced to 14 months for 2025 New Zealand standoff involving crossbow, threats, and explosives.

flag Corey Innocente, 36, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for a 2025 standoff in Nelson, New Zealand, where he barricaded himself in his home, threatened to kill police and civilians, fired a crossbow arrow into the street, and claimed to have explosives. flag The incident, sparked by frustration over a family matter and perceived government inaction, led to the evacuation of about 50 homes and an early childhood centre. flag Armed police and negotiators responded, and Innocente was arrested after hours of standoff. flag Judge Jo Rielly cited premeditation, lack of insight into the harm caused, and mental health issues, while suppressing a concerning psychologist’s report. flag Though Innocente expressed regret, no alternative to prison was allowed, and he was ordered to pay $975 in reparation.

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