MLC Bernard Finnigan has quit politics, effective immediately, after being found guilty of a child pornography charge. Finnigan issued a public statement through his lawyers saying he had given “careful consideration to the views expressed by my colleagues, family and friends”. “In addition, I am conscious of the need to…
Bernard Finnigan, MLC who obtained child porn, can remain in SA Parliament until convicted, lawyers say
A politician found guilty of obtaining access to child pornography cannot be removed from Parliament until he is convicted and sentenced, his lawyers say, despite the South Australian Premier’s plan to remove him next week. MLC Benard Finnigan was yesterday found guilty by the District Court of obtaining access to…