Brian Perriott Changes Guilty Plea in Cybercrime Case Involving Nude Photos

Brian Lee Perriott, 26, initially pleaded guilty to charges under the Cybercrime Act for circulating nude photos of a woman on Facebook. However, after three days on remand, he changed his plea to not guilty during sentencing today. Perriott, who now has legal representation from Elrington & Co. Ltd., was offered bail of $8,000 with one surety of the same amount.

The court imposed several conditions on Perriott’s bail, including a prohibition on social media engagement regarding the case and a requirement to stay 100 yards away from the victim. During the session, Prosecutor Sgt. Christopher Smith argued against the change of plea, emphasising the seriousness of the offence and the need to uphold privacy laws. Despite this, the magistrate allowed the plea change, noting the defence’s arguments and the lack of evidence suggesting Perriott is a flight risk.

Perriott had been accused of sharing nude photos of a 20-year-old woman and threatening her and her family after the relationship ended. The magistrate warned Perriott about the strict conditions of his bail and the serious consequences of any violations.