One of the Waihopai dome-busters cleared of burglary and wilful damage believes their trial has been pivotal to New Zealand's history.
Adrian Leason, Peter Murnane and Sam Land admitted breaking in to the US spy base in Marlborough almost two years ago and slashing a satellite cover – but insisted they were saving lives around the world by doing so.
They were yesterday found not guilty of all nine charges against them at Wellington District Court.
Mr Land, who is the youngest of the trio at 26, says the case has provided an important lesson for all New Zealanders.
“For us it’s been the chance to get the message out there to everyday New Zealanders about what goes on; on our soil and we’re just privileged to have the opportunity to be able to tell that story – and it’s a landmark in New Zealand history,” he says.
Sam Land says he doesn't intend a repeat performance but intends to be at the annual Waihopai protest again, next January.
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