Graham McCready. Photo / Richard Robinson
An attempt to get John Key under oath and talking about ponytail-pulling has failed with the private prosecutor being told to stop being a nuisance.
A new ruling today has seen Graham McCready's application to the Human Rights Tribunal end in bumbling confusion with the litigator told not "bother, vex
or harass" victim Amanda Bailey.
Ms Bailey was a waitress in a popular Parnell café attended by John Key, who apparently found it amusing to pull her ponytail. Repeated efforts to have him stop failed. The Prime Minister apologised publicly after she detailed her experience on a blog.
There has been no indication from Ms Bailey that she might take action but Mr McCready was quick to file papers. The litigator, who successfully prosecuted former Act leader John Banks, filed with the Human Rights Review Tribunal claiming sexual harassment by Mr Key.
A finding from Tribunal chairman Rodger Haines QC today sharply told Mr McCready to leave Ms Bailey alone.