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ACA ‘Hitman’ hearing delayed

A hearing emanating from an ACA story with hidden cameras is adjourned until next May.

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benfNine reporter Ben Fordham and producer Andrew Byrne have applied for an adjournment in the case that followed an A Current Affair segment 18 months ago. Both have been accused of concealing a serious crime.

Fordham is facing charges for posing as an alleged hitman’s accomplice for the story which used a hidden camera.

The hearing was about to begin in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday.

Crown prosecutor Mark Tedeschi QC said a third man in the case has pleaded guilty to a single charge of concealing a serious offence, to wit solicit to murder, and was given a Section Nine (good behaviour) bond, notes the news.com.au.

The Nine Network also faces faces penalties of up to $55,000.

The hearing has been adjourned until May 5th next year.

Source: The Australian