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| Shannon mother's ex in porn trial | Shannon mother's ex in porn trial |
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| The ex-partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has pleaded not guilty to possessing child pornography. | The ex-partner of Shannon Matthews' mother has pleaded not guilty to possessing child pornography. |
| Craig Meehan, 22, stood in the dock at Dewsbury Magistrates' Court to face 11 specimen charges relating to indecent images of children. | Craig Meehan, 22, stood in the dock at Dewsbury Magistrates' Court to face 11 specimen charges relating to indecent images of children. |
| Mr Meehan, who lived with Shannon and her mother Karen Matthews, 32, in Dewsbury Moor, was arrested during the inquiry into the girl's disappearance. | Mr Meehan, who lived with Shannon and her mother Karen Matthews, 32, in Dewsbury Moor, was arrested during the inquiry into the girl's disappearance. |
| He will stand trial before magistrates and was further remanded until 14 May. | |
| About 140 images were allegedly found on two computers at the couple's home. | About 140 images were allegedly found on two computers at the couple's home. |
| Until his arrest, Mr Meehan lived at Ms Matthews' home on Moorside Road, Dewsbury Moor. | |
| He is father to one of Ms Matthews' seven children. | He is father to one of Ms Matthews' seven children. |
| Ms Matthews is currently being held in custody after appearing in court accused of perverting the course of justice and neglect of a child. | Ms Matthews is currently being held in custody after appearing in court accused of perverting the course of justice and neglect of a child. |
| Both charges relate to Shannon's disappearance. |