Topic: obscene

It was a case that never should have gone to trial. Once it had, the only palatable outcome was the succinct declaration uttered by Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn, addressing Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes last week.

Nearly a year after Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes was arrested for possessing what was described as an “obscene publication” last July, Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn ended the proceedings against him with one simple sentence on Wednesday.

Nearly two full days of proceedings was not enough to complete the trial of Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes, who faces a charge of possessing an obscene publication in relation to four statues he had on display at his property since last summer.

Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes was arrested Tuesday for the alleged “obscene publication” of sculptures and artwork. Mr. Kynes, 63, had erected four sculptures featuring several nude women.