Frock shock knocks blocks

Male lawyer draws attention to delays in long-running legal case by switching to women's attire

25 July 2006

A prominent lawyer has succeeded in drawing attention to a long-running legal case by switching to wearing women's clothing.

Rob Moodie has appeared at the Wellington High Court dressed in a navy blue skirt and jacket, and carrying a handbag.

He has donned the get-up out of frustration at delays in the Berryman bridge saga, a case involving an army-built bridge that collapsed and killed a North Island bee keeper.

Mr Moodie says the feminine attire is designed to draw attention to the injustices of the case. He says he remains happily married and heterosexual.

At 6-foot tall with a moustache, he says he will never be mistaken for a female. Mr Moodie says dressing as a woman means he can keep the case in the headlines.


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