Akuapem Poloo reportedly broke down in tears begging for mercy after she was sentenced to 90 days in jail for publishing a photo of herself n*ked alongside the son.
According to reports from GraphicOnline, Poloo broke down in tears, begging the judge for mercy but to no avail.
In an emotional atmosphere, lawyer for the convict, Mr Andy Vortia along with other lawyers who were present at the court prayed independently to the court for a non-custodial sentence but the court held that a harsh sentence must be passed to serve as a deterrent for would be offenders.
The court held that the prevalence of publications of material with the potential to corrupt public morals in the country and which affected children’s best interest, right to privacy and dignity as well as the country’s moral image needed to be curbed, reports Graphic Online’s Justice Agbenorsi who was in the courtroom.
Ms Christiana Cann, the judge, therefore sentenced her to 90 days in prison each for all three counts which are to run concurrently.
Her exact words, according to GraphicOnline were: “Mummy please, Mummy, I beg you, Mummy please,”