McSkimming Investigation: Police Silence Remains
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Who: Jevon McSkimming, former deputy police commissioner.
What: Facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, over a four-year period.
When:
Arrested on June 27th in Wellington. Placed on “special leave” in November last year (prior to the discovery of the material).
Resigned in May.
First court appearance (via AVL) was July 3rd.
Remanded on bail until August 4th, then again until November.
Suppression order lapsed earlier this month.
Where: Wellington, New Zealand (Wellington District Court).
How: Alleged objectionable material was found on his work devices during a police inquiry into a separate allegation.
Investigation Status:
A first criminal investigation is ongoing, with no charges laid yet.
A second criminal investigation led to the charges of possessing objectionable publications.
Suppression Order: An initial suppression order prevented reporting of his name and the charges, but it lapsed when McSkimming did not seek to continue it.
police Response: Police are remaining tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated the prosecution demonstrates no one is above the law.
