PORT ELIZABETH, February (ANA) - A Port Elizabeth woman, accused of being part of a syndicate that distributed shocking images of babies being sexually abused, has entered into a plea agreement with the state.
This emerged on Thursday during the court appearance of the 22-year-old woman from Westering.
She is accused of being part of an international child pornography ring that distributed footage depicting the rape, torture and murder of babies, including newborn babies.
Charges against the mother of young twin daughters relate to the importing, possession and distribution of films or publications which contain depictions or descriptions which encourage or promote child pornography or the sexual exploitation of children.
She was first arrested in 2015 as part of a joint investigation that included the FBI and Belgian police.
Her husband has been jailed for five years after pleading guilty to the charges against him.
State Prosecutor Jason Thysse is expected to present the plea agreement in court on Friday and the woman is expected to formally plead guilty to the charges against her.
- African News Agency (ANA)
