Oprah Abuse Trial Hits a Snag

South Africa court postpones trial of Oprah Winfrey's former dorm matron after attorneys requested more time

By Gina Serpe Apr 21, 2008 4:42 PMTags
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A South African court has postponed the abuse trial of Virginia "Tiny" Mokgobo, the former dormitory matron at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls who has been charged with indecent assault, common assault, soliciting a minor and verbal abuse, from Monday to Friday of this week.

The delay was requested by the 27-year-old's attorneys, who said they needed more time to consult with the woman after a dispute over payment had prevented them from meeting with her properly before today's would-be court date. 

This is what happens when you don't have Oprah money. Or, um, any money.