Scales of justice. Photo by 123RF StockArticle contentA Deer Lake man charged with child exploitation offences has once again had his trial rescheduled.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAndrew Rogers, 45, is charged with two counts of transmitting child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.Article contentArticle contentHis trial was supposed to start in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in Corner Brook on Tuesday, Sept. 23, but an application filed to postpone the trial due to medical reasons was heard on Monday, Sept. 22.Article contentArticle contentAfter hearing from the defence and Crown on the application, Justice Peter O’Flaherty granted the postponement.Article contentThe matter was called again on Wednesday, Sept. 24, for a case management meeting and Rogers’ trial was set for May 11-14, 2026.Article contentAnother case management meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026.Article contentRogers was arrested on Aug. 30, 2023, following a lengthy investigation by the RCMP-RNC Integrated Internet Child Exploitation (IICE) Team.Article contentIn February 2023, IICE executed a search warrant at a Deer Lake home in relation to a report of online child exploitation activity. Electronics were seized and analyzed during the search. The results of the forensic analysis, as well as other evidence collected, led to Roger’s arrest.Article contentTimeline of appearancesArticle contentOct. 24, 2023 – Rogers, who was released on conditions after his arrest, makes his first appearance in the provincial court in Corner BrookArticle contentArticle contentNov. 28, 2023 – Rogers makes another appearance in provincial courtArticle contentArticle contentMay 29, 2024 – the case moves to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the trial is subsequently set for Sept. 23-26, 2024Article contentSept. 11, 2024 – an application by the defence to postpone the trial due to a disclosure issue is heard and grantedArticle contentJan. 31, 2025 – a Crown application on the admissibility of some statements is heardArticle contentFeb. 19, 2025 – Justice O’Flaherty rules the statements are admissible at trialArticle contentMarch 4, 2025 – the trial is set for April 29 to May 2, 2025Article contentMarch 5, 2025 – the trial is rescheduled to April 28-29 and May 1-2, 2025Article contentMarch 14, 2025 – defence applies to postpone the trial due to medical reasonsArticle contentMarch 20, 2025 – O’Flaherty grants the application and, in a case management meeting, the trial is scheduled for Sept. 23-26, 2025Article contentSept. 19, 2025 – defence files a written application to again postpone the trial due to medical reasonsArticle contentSept. 22, 2025 – application is heard and grantedArticle contentSept. 24, 2025 – new trial dates are set for May 11-14, 2026Article content
Deer Lake man will go to trial in May 2026 on child pornography charges
