Mary John found guilty
Mary John who has been at the centre of a precedent-setting case under the
Electronic Crime Act…has been found guilty on two counts in the High Court.
John was founded guilty in the case presided over by Justice Ann-Marie Smith.
She was found guilty of sending a message by electronic means for the purpose
of causing insult and sending a message by electronic means for the purpose of
causing hatred.
The Justice has ordered John to the courtroom on April 30 for sentencing. She was
represented by Justin Simon, KC.
The case has been the subject of much public debate as it seeks to set boundaries
on the limits of free speech and online engagements.