MAN FACES COURT OVER ALLEGED CHILD INDECENCY PHOTOS
Ryan Whatley appeared at Dudley Magistrates Court on 24 April 2025 for his first hearing.The court was told he faces charges related to making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case is listed under reference 20WS1480324.
The defendant was not required to enter a plea at this initial hearing.
Magistrates scheduled a further hearing and a pre-trial review.
Police investigations prompted the charges against Whatley.
No details about the victims or specifics of the allegations were publicly discussed in court.
The case will now proceed through the legal process, with proceedings expected to continue in due course.
Whatley's next court date will be set at a future hearing, where he will be expected to respond to the charges.
The case remains under review by prosecutors, and no further information was provided about evidence or potential sentence.
