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Clint Brown |
Clint Brown is a former sports presenter for the TV3 in
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Controversy and Resignation
In September 2006, Clint was in Taupo for a dinner with people associated with the A1 Grand Prix race to be held in Taupo. Later that evening he was attacked[1], receiving serious injuries in an incident that attracted a significant level of media coverage in New Zealand.
After the incident, Clint Brown did not press charges nor was he charged. There were allegations of drunken behaviour and abusing a Māori woman taxi driver.[2]
As a result of the allegations, Clint was stood down by TV3.[3][4] Later, he resigned from his TV3 post.[5]
TV Comeback
Despite an appearance on TVNZ's sports quiz show Game of Two Halves in November 2006, there is no sign of him making a comeback, yet.[6]
Update: Clint is now a sports host on Sky TV,
He currently hosts the "Checkered Flag" motorsport show on Prime.
Times FM
Clint is now a radio presenter on Times FM - a radio station based in Orewa broadcasting to the Rodney District- but can be heard in Auckland too. Clint covers the breakfast show slot from 6am to 10am every weekday.[7]
References
- ^ New Zealand Herald - Clint Brown seriously hurt in bashing
- ^ New Zealand Herald - Fight may end Clint Brown's career
- ^ Newstalk ZB - TV3 star off screens during investigation
- ^ TVNZ - Witnesses deny Brown abusive
- ^ Scoop - Statement From TV3 & Clint Brown
- ^ New Zealand Herald - No full-time comeback yet for Clint Brown
- ^ Clint Brown - Breakfast Show Host
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