John Slattery’s bail hearing adjourned in rhino horn trafficking case

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John Slattery’s bail application was adjourned at the High Court on 1 April 2020, amid allegations of rhino horn trafficking.

Slattery had consented to extradition to the United States, where he faced three alleged wildlife-trafficking offences. His counsel said a potential plea bargain was being explored and that surrender could not proceed within the required timeframe because of the Covid-19 crisis.

The judge put the bail application back to 3 April 2020 for consideration. The prosecution said 22 May was the outside date for possible surrender.