Wednesday, 09 January 2013 15:01 administrator
Benschop's Facebook post
The Chinese couple currently before the court for allegedly assaulting an 11 year old are being denied the right to a fair trial via the publication of their pictures whilst in court by Demerara Waves and Mark Benschop. This view was proffered by a legal expert who also said the act was unlawful as it was done without the permission of the presiding Magistrate and it could also prejudice the outcome of the matter.
The Demerara Waves post before it was taken down
Benschop using his mobile Blackberry device took pictures of the accused as they sat and testified in court then posted them on his Facebook page. Another picture of the accused as they stood before the docks was posted on Demerara Waves and credited to Benschop. It was later taken down and replaced by other images that were taken elsewhere and also credited to Benschop.