SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Court documents allege a co-worker hacked into the computer of a former Sioux Falls fire chief accused of possessing child pornography.
An attorney for Jim Sideras says he intends to possibly have testimony at the former chief’s November trial about someone gaining access to Sideras’ personal computer and altering it.
The Argus Leader says defense attorney Leo Flynn made the statement in a state motion to bar such third-party perpetrator evidence. The court heard arguments on the motion Monday and will make a decision later.
The state asked that the evidence be heard at a hearing before the trial to determine whether it would results in “undue delay” or was a “waste of time.”
Sideras has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography.
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Information from: Argus Leader, http://www.argusleader.com
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