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Cookie Bear Actor Faces Historic Sexual Assault Charges | Auckland News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
A legendary Auckland actor, best known as the Cookie Bear from iconic 70s biscuit ads, is facing a shocking legal storm after being charged with multiple historic and recent sex crimes. Accused of unlawful sexual contact and indecent assault from the late 90s and early 2000s — potentially carrying a 20-year sentence — he’s also charged with exposing minors to explicit messages via social media platforms like Chat Avenue. Court docs reveal disturbing messages sent to a nine-year-old. Once a household name and even a WandaVision cameo, he’s set for trial in May next year — and silence from the actor as the case unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb61dba4514ee197