乔什林·史密斯 （Joshlin Smith） 的绑架者，包括她的母亲，今天开始宣判，他们在南非被判有罪。 Sentencing begins today for Joshlin Smith's kidnappers, including her mother, found guilty in South Africa.

对Joshlin Smith绑架和人口贩运案件的判刑定于5月27日在南非进行。 The sentencing for the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case is scheduled for May 27 in South Africa. 包括Joshlin的母亲Kelly Smith在内的三个人被判定有罪。 Three individuals, including Joshlin's mother, Kelly Smith, were found guilty. 人口贩运问题专家Marcel van der Watt博士作证说,被告计划出售Joshlin, 很可能是因为她的外表所致。 Dr. Marcel van der Watt, a human trafficking expert, testified that the accused planned to sell Joshlin, likely due to her appearance. 辩方反驳了某些判刑因素的相关性。 The defense argued against the relevance of certain sentencing factors. 法庭将审议专家证词和受害人影响陈述,由Nathan Erasmus法官主持。 The court will consider expert testimony and victim impact statements, with Judge Nathan Erasmus presiding. Joshlin在2024年2月失踪时失踪了六人 至今下落不明 Joshlin, six when she vanished in February 2024, remains missing.