A 35-year-old Newcastle man has been found guilty on 356 charges of child pornography after being arrested nearly three years ago.
The charges varied from possession of child pornography, to statutory rape, grooming children for sexual activity and instructing another person to use children for child pornography purposes.
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According to a reliable source, the man was arrested in mid 2015, and was initially charged with more than 1 225 counts of child pornography related offenses.
During the two and a half year court battle, various pieces of evidence, including disturbingly graphic WhatsApp chats, photographs and videos were brought forward.
The children involved also came forward to testify. However, their testimonies were allegedly heard on camera to avoid intimidation from the accused.
Various officials, including cyber-crime experts, the SAPS FCS Unit and social workers also took the stand.
The accused will now stand trial for the last time on May 29, where final judgement and sentencing will take place.
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