Cape Town man sentenced to 12 years for possession and distribution of child pornography
Corne van Rooyen was sentenced to 12 years' direct imprisonment by the Bluedowns Regional Court after pleading guilty to possession and distribution of child pornography.
A Kraaifontein man who downloaded and distributed hundreds of images and videos of child pornography, while also being in unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, and protected species, has been sentenced to 12 years' direct imprisonment by the Bluedowns Regional Court.
Corne van Rooyen pleaded guilty to ten serious offences, including the possession and distribution of child pornography, illegal firearm and ammunition possession, animal cruelty, and contravening environmental protection laws.
His sentencing on Monday comes after a plea and sentencing agreement with the State.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that Van Rooyen used the Viber mobile application, under the username 'COME,' to share child pornography with other users.
'He downloaded 453 images and videos of child pornography to store on his cell phone and other devices,' said Ntabazalila.
'When online, he broadcast his collection of child pornography to other users.'
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