HALIFAX – The case of two teens facing child pornography charges following the death of Rehtaeh Parsons has been delayed until March 31.
Both accused are charged with distributing child pornography, while one of them also faces a charge of making child pornography.
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They cannot be named because they were under the age of 18 at the time of the alleged offences and both are charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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Parsons was taken off life-support following a suicide attempt last April that her family says was prompted by months of bullying.
They say the 17-year-old girl was tormented after a digital photograph of her allegedly being sexually assaulted in November 2011 was passed around her school.
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