Joe Karam
Bain family murders the ultimate 'whodunnit'
Martin van Beynen is the author of Black Hands: Inside the Bain Family Murders. The unpublished manuscript was the foundation for the popular podcast series and the TV series that is… Audio
David Bain just wanted a Crown apology - Joe Karam
David Bain accepted the government's settlement of $925,000 because he felt he would never win in his bid for compensation, but what he really wanted was an apology, Joe Karam says. Audio
Joe Karam - money awarded a bitter sweet pill to swallow
Bain supporter Joe Karam's critical of the government decision to not pay out compensation for wrongful imprisonment. Audio
Botched Beirut abduction - lawyer speaks out
Sally Faulkner, Journalist Tara Brown and her film crew are back in Australia now after the plan to abduct Ms Faulkner's children went horribly wrong. They have been released after charges against… Audio
Fresh report ordered on David Bain case
The Justice Minister Amy Adams' decision to order a fresh report on whether David Bain should receive compensation breathed fresh life into the long running controversy yesterday. Audio
New Bain compensation inquiry sets aside $600,000 of legal work
The Government has announced a fresh inquiry into David Bain's bid for compensation, three years after the first inquiry concluded he was innocent and should be paid. Audio
Joe Karam expects Cabinet to resume consideration of Bain claim
David Bain's claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment could be back before Cabinet in a matter of weeks, after a secret deal with the new Justice Minister, Amy Adams. Audio
David Bain compensation case resumes
David Bain 's fight for compensation for the 13 years he spent behind bars is resuming, after two years of delays. Audio
Joe Karam awarded damages in defamation case
Joe Karam, David Bain's longtime supporter, has been awarded more than half a million dollars in a defamation case which has been described as a full-scale assault on his reputation. Audio
Karam rejects police findings on Bain thumb marks
The last New Zealander to have a criminal conviction quashed by the Privy Council was David Bain, whose convictions for murdering five family members were overturned in 2007. Audio
Police take low key approach to Bain evidence tests
The police are unconvinced they'll find anything new when they re-test the gun used to kill five members of the Bain family nearly two decades ago. Audio
Police to re-examine Bain fingerprint evidence
The police will next week re-examine crucial evidence in the Bain killings case after arguments over what photos reveal about who fired the fatal shots. Audio
The police to check original prints from Robin Bain
The police want to examine the most recent evidence made public by supporter of David Bain, Joe Karam, but are making no promises that will resolve unanswered questions. Audio
David Bain takes High Court claim
The Justice Minister is refusing to be drawn on comments made by the long- time supporter of David Bain, Joe Karam, who has accused her of being in denial and keeping a report saying Mr Bain should… Audio
Judge says justice minister is playing politics
The retired Canadian Supreme Court judge hired by the Government to investigate David Bain's claim for compensation says the Justice Minister, Judith Collins, is playing politics and acting unfairly… Audio
David Bain's lawyer on compo claim review
David Bain's friend and supporter Joe Karam says today's developments are a blow to natural justice. Audio
David Bain's friends hope for govt compensation
The Justice Minister will meet this week with the retired Canadian supreme court judge who has been considering David Bain's compensation claim. With us is Mr Bain's key supporter, Joe Karam. Audio
The Bain case
With Val Boyd - sister of Margaret Bain and Joe Karam - long-time supporter of David Bain. Audio
Joe Karam on David Bain's 111 phone call
The long time supporter of David Bain, Joe Karam, says the suppressed parts of the 111 phone call are a joke. Audio
Joe Karam on the David Bain verdict
Joe Karam - long time supporter of David Bain - reacts to the jury's not guilty verdicts. Audio