CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County magistrate judge who is facing charges in connection with sexually explicit images of children has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

James B. Gosnell Jr., 68, faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the United States Department of Justice.

He was scheduled to appear on Monday to determine whether a judge would grant him bond. But that hearing lasted only about five minutes and Gosnell’s attorney, Lionel Lofton, asked the court for two more days to prepare for a preliminary hearing.

The judge said that hearing will be scheduled within the next 10 days.

Court documents state Gosnell has now waived that hearing.

It was not immediately clear when he will next be expected in court.

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