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Durban actor pleads guilty to child pornography charge

Dailydispatch · · 580 words · By Tania Broughton
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What to know about Durban actor pleads guilty to child pornography charge

Durban entertainer Anthony Stonier has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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What happened

Durban entertainer Anthony Stonier has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

Why it matters

Stonier, 60, was arrested at his Glenwood flat in an early morning raid conducted by members of the police’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence unit and the US department of homeland security in April 2024.

Common ground

Stonier, a well known performer in Durban, particular for his starring roles in the annual adult pantomime, had just returned from a walk when he was nabbed, in full view of patrons of a popular coffee shop below his flat.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “It is believed that police found more than 100 images on his cellular telephone.”
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The evidence mentions a Northumbria Police officer and general child pornography definitions, but contains no information regarding Anthony Stonier's cellular telephone or images found on it.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stony Plain Road is an arterial road and short segment of expressway in Edmonton, Alberta. Parkland Highway is an alternative route to the corresponding section of Highway 16 in Parkland County.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Town of Stony Point is a town situated in the northeastern corner of Rockland County, New York, located within the Hudson Valley and the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States Ce…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the wiki software MediaWiki. Founded by Jimmy Wales an…
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Claim 2: “The Visagie mentioned by Stonier was arrested in November 2023 on child pornography charges.”
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While there is a mention of an 'Amber Visagie' arrest record from August 2023, there is no evidence of a 'Visagie' arrested in November 2023 specifically for child pornography charges as described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — (November 2023). Child pornography laws provide severe penalties for producers and distributors in almost all societies, usually including incarceration, with shorter duration of sentences for non-com…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_pornography
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web search NEUTRAL — Tags: Adult Entertainment Business Child Pornography Smrt1 Paula Yoku.
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web search NEUTRAL — The following Official Arrest Record for Amber Visagie is being redistributed by LCN and is protected by constitutional, publishing, and other legal rights. This Official Arrest Record was reported on…
https://www.localcrimenews.com/welcome/detail/86258521/amber…
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Claim 3: “His unlawful activity was flagged by a US department which regularly monitors the “deep web”.”
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The evidence provided discusses US products and historical figures like Anthony Wayne, but does not mention a US department flagging Anthony Stonier's activity on the deep web.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 – December 15, 1796) was an American soldier, officer, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Wayne
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stony Brook is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island. Begun in the colonial era as an agric…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stony Hill is the fourth solo studio album by Jamaican reggae musician Damian Marley. It was released on July 21, 2017 via Ghetto Youths International and Republic Records. Recording sessions took pla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Hill_(album)
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Claim 4: “In his guilty plea to one count of possession of child pornography, which came before regional court magistrate Mayne Mewallal, sitting in the specialised sex offences court, on Tuesday”
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The evidence mentions other individuals (Jason Russell, Gibbons) pleading guilty to similar crimes, but there is no mention of Anthony Stonier or magistrate Mayne Mewallal.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Russell, 22, pled guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and will be sentenced, according to a Valley County Sheriff's press release. The release stated, "Valley County Sheriff's…
https://thepostmillennial.com/just-in-satanic-temple-member-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Court records show Gibbons officially pleaded guilty Monday to a Class 2 felony count of possession of child abuse material with a victim under the age of 13. As part of the plea deal, he was sentence…
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/05/09/marengo-histor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Child Pornography is punishable in the United States and prison time can range from 15 to 30 years and even worse penalties. Apart from that hardcore Pornographic materials are also illegal. However, …
https://pornography-laws.com/list-of-pornography-laws-by-cou…
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Claim 5: “According to the charge sheet, he was charged with unlawful possession of child pornography “which advocates or promotes child pornography or sexual exploitation of a child”.”
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The provided evidence does not contain any charge sheets or legal details regarding Anthony Stonier.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony ... Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Anthony's Ladies Apparel for the newest trends in women's apparel and stylish Florida fashions from all your favorites! Free Shipping with $75 Purchase!
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Claim 6: “He spent about six months in custody before being released on bail in September that year.”
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No evidence was provided that mentions Anthony Stonier's custody or bail status.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony ... Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
https://www.parents.com/anthony-name-meaning-origin-populari…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Anthony's Ladies Apparel for the newest trends in women's apparel and stylish Florida fashions from all your favorites! Free Shipping with $75 Purchase!
https://www.anthonysfla.com/
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Claim 7: “Durban entertainer Anthony Stonier has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.”
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The provided evidence consists of general definitions of the name 'Anthony' and a clothing store; there is no mention of an entertainer named Anthony Stonier or any legal proceedings involving him.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony ... Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
https://www.parents.com/anthony-name-meaning-origin-populari…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Anthony's Ladies Apparel for the newest trends in women's apparel and stylish Florida fashions from all your favorites! Free Shipping with $75 Purchase!
https://www.anthonysfla.com/
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Claim 8: “Stonier, 60, was arrested at his Glenwood flat in an early morning raid conducted by members of the police’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence unit and the US department of homeland security in April 2024.”
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The evidence provided is irrelevant, discussing the etymology of the name 'Anthony' and a clothing store, with no mention of the arrest of Anthony Stonier.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony ... Anthony, also spelled Antony, is a masculine given name derived from the Antonii, a gens (Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) belonged.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2025 · Anthony is often used as a boy's name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Anthony.
https://www.parents.com/anthony-name-meaning-origin-populari…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Anthony's Ladies Apparel for the newest trends in women's apparel and stylish Florida fashions from all your favorites! Free Shipping with $75 Purchase!
https://www.anthonysfla.com/
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Claim 9: “Stonier remains on bail and will be back in court on May 25 and May 28 for sentencing.”
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No evidence was found regarding Anthony Stonier's bail status or upcoming court dates in May.
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Claim 10: “He pleaded guilty to 900 counts and was sentenced to 10 years in jail, five suspended.”
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No evidence was found regarding a person named Visagie pleading guilty to 900 counts or receiving a 10-year sentence.
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.