POLITICIAN FACES CHARGES OVER ALLEGED CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES
Dean Russell appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on April 10, 2025, for his first hearing.The politician was charged with making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child, under reference 53AH0319424.
The court proceedings are part of ongoing investigations into the serious offence.
The case has been listed for further hearing, with no plea entered yet.
Magistrates ordered the case to be kept on file pending ongoing investigations.
Russell sat quietly in the dock during the brief hearing, with proceedings typically held in private when dealing with sensitive matters involving child protection laws.
No further details about the case were disclosed during the hearing.
The politician remains on bail and is expected to return to court for future hearings.
The case highlights concerns around child exploitation and the importance of law enforcement's vigilance in tackling such crimes.
