He was found guilty on charges relating to blackmailing young males to send explicit images - after posing online as a woman.

He's been sentenced to five years in jail.

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04 Dec: The Rugby Players' Association says there's a higher level of scrutiny on athletes facing criminal charges, than everyday people

04 Dec: The Titans have denied a release request from the management of club rookie of the year Josiah Pahulu to join the Bulldogs in the NRL

04 Dec: North Harbour's been the best-performing men's team on day one of golf's inter-provincial championships in Christchurch

03 Dec: The man charged with the murder of Christchurch realtor Yanfei Bao has begun making his closing statements to the jury

03 Dec: All Black and Crusaders player Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction, after admitting a charge of wilful damage at a Christchurch party

03 Dec: The lengthy trial looking into the death of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao is seemingly nearing an end

02 Dec: The wait for a test cricket cap goes on for Jacob Duffy

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