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Ex-cop's porn trial moved

A former Vernon Mountie facing child pornography charges, will have his trial in court this summer.

The trial of Ryan Hampton, 37, was expected to begin this month in Vernon, but it has now been put over to July 13 in Kelowna.

Hampton faces one count of possession of child pornography, one count of accessing child pornography, one count of attempting to pervert/defeat/obstruct justice and six counts of breaching conditions.

According to the Vernon court registry, a 10-day trial by judge alone has been booked for Hampton.

Hampton made headlines again recently when he was pulled over and charged for allegedly driving drunk and possessing stolen property, including a police siren and light bar.

Hampton was taken off duty as a Vernon RCMP officer in June 2013, following his arrest. He has since resigned from the force.



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