Source: Radio New Zealand
Jevon McSkimming was sentenced to nine months home detention at the Wellington District Court. RNZ/Samuel Rillstone
Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has avoided jail time, instead sentenced to nine months’ home detention, at the Wellington District Court this afternoon.
He pleaded guilty in November to three representative charges of possessing objectionable publications, namely child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the publication is objectionable.
His lawyer Letizea Ord told the court he is very remorseful, and has described himself as deeply ashamed.
Judge Tim Black also ruled he did not need to register on the child sex offending registry, as his risk to the community is low.
He was suspended on full pay from the role in December, amid a separate investigation into sexual misconduct.
In March, he was notified of a second criminal investigation relating to his use of his work devices.
RNZ reported his Google searches included AI material, including references to nude toddlers and a nude nazi girl, and other words typed included ‘slave’, ‘abuse’ and ‘extreme’.
On 12 May, Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced McSkimming had resigned, saying he had effectively jumped before he could be pushed, marking the end of a 29-year career.
More to come…
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