Man claims racist abuse directed at Indian family was 'light-hearted'
Man claims racist abuse directed at Indian family was 'light-hearted' 11 Feb, 2021 05:26 PM 2 minutes to read The court heard the man considered his comments to be "light-hearted". Photo / File Otago Daily Times By: Rob Kidd A man who racially abused a family at a popular Dunedin landmark admitted the xenophobic comments but claimed they were "light-hearted". Dean Branden Rowe (25) appeared in the Dunedin District Court last week where he pleaded guilty to offensive behaviour. Defence counsel Noel Rayner said his client disputed some of the specific allegations against him but admitted the ch...