MMA website Bloody Elbow on Saturday announced the firing of veteran writer Iain Kidd after his child pornography conviction came to light . “On Friday night, Bloody Elbow became aware of news reports linking one of our writers to criminal activities including possession of child pornography,” read the statement , authored by SB Nation executive John Hess. “As a result, Bloody Elbow and SB Nation terminated his contract that same day. “SB Nation and Bloody Elbow strongly condemn the types of activities reported and encourage our readers and listeners to visit Protect Children in Canada, Stop It Now in Scotland, and Darkness 2 Light in the United States for more information to support victims.” Multiple reports named Kidd, 30, as one of three men found guilty of collecting and filming child pornography over a 12-year period. As part of a diversion program, he avoided jail time and was given three years’ probation, according to the Evening Times . Kidd, a resident of Glasgow, Scotland, is also required to register as a sex offender, obey a curfew from 7 p.m.
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