Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial: State seeks to discredit accused's police brutality claims

State argues Joshlin Smith accused 'adjusts testimony' as trial proceeds

An accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial was challenged by the state on Thursday for "adjusting your testimony and your version as you go along".

Joshlin Smith trial: ‘Why does your truth differ?’ — State questions suspect’s claims of police abuse

Accused two in the Joshlin Smith trial faced intense cross-examination on Thursday over his claims of police torture and coerced confessions.

Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial: State seeks to discredit accused's police brutality claims

The prosecution in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial tried to poke holes in the testimony of one of the accused, Steveno van Rhyn, and pointed out inconsistencies in his evidence that police tortured him.

Steveno claims police told him what to say in Joshlin Smith case confession

Joslin Smith trial: Judge Nathan Erasmus rules that accused's statements may be admitted as evidence

Judge Nathan Erasmus has ruled that statements made by two of the accused in the Joslin Smith case can be admitted as evidence and used in the main trial.

Steveno van Rhyn was accused on Thursday of tailoring his testimony in the internal hearing of the Joshlin Smith case to suit himself.