A Gisborne teen accused of threatening to kill a Member of Parliament made his first appearance in the Gisborne District Court today.
The man, aged 19, has interim name suppression until at least another appearance set for October 23.
He has a number of bail conditions which include not to associate with the alleged victim, whose name was also suppressed, and not to threaten violence to person or property.
The charging documents said that earlier this year the accused threatened to kill the alleged victim.
The charge carries a maximum term of seven years in prison.
The man is also charged under the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
During the same period, he is alleged to have posted Instagram messages with the intent to cause harm and which allegedly caused serious emotional distress.
This carries a maximum penalty of two years’ jail and a maximum fine of $50,000.
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