Mossel Bay court postpones child porn case to next year
A Bothastrand man accused of possessing child pornography will stand trial in July after the court granted a postponement for further forensic analysis.
In an unexpected turn of events, the trial of a 45-year-old man from Bothastrand, outside Great Brak River, who is facing charges of being in possession of child pornography, has been postponed until July 20 next year.
Mossel Bay Advertiser reports that although the accused has not officially pleaded on the charges against him, his legal team has indicated that he intends to plead not guilty. His identity can only be disclosed after he has pleaded.
The accused made a brief appearance in the Mossel Bay Regional Court today.
The state indicated that another computer would be sent for forensic analysis in Pretoria.
The defence said in that case, they would not be able to properly cross-examine the witnesses who will be called by the state, and as such, requested that the case be postponed.
The magistrate granted the request and the case was postponed until July 20.
The accused’s bail of R5 000 was extended.
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