Friday, September 29, 2006

Entrepreneurs: New Zealand prisoner starts fashion business

A former champion New Zealand body builder serving a 10 and a half year prison sentence for importing fantasy, has started a business selling "Convict Gear" clothing.

Justin Rys, is advertising singlets ($35) and hooded sweatshirts ($65) on his "Big Kiwi" website. According to authorities there was is no law prohibiting prisoners running a business but that they are not allowed to use prison resources or employ other inmates.