The NZ Herald has revealed that former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been named in connection to a major international drug importation and supply conspiracy case in New Zealand. Parker has not been charged with any criminal offences in regards to this case.
For the past two years Parker has waged a legal battle with New Zealand’s High Court and Court of Appeal to suppress the courts (and media) from reporting his name in relation to this case. However, yesterday the Supreme Court handed Parker a loss on that front, allowing his name suppression order to expire.