Journo still in hospital

NINE Network journalist Ben McCormack, who is facing child pornography charges, remains in a Sydney hospital.

The Current Affair reporter was arrested and charged last month with sending child pornography material and is facing accusations he spoke about children in a sexually explicit way in conversations with another man.

McCormack did not appear at the Downing Centre Local Court yesterday for his first court mention.

His lawyer Sam Macedone told the court his client remained in hospital and tendered a medical certificate.

McCormack was suspended by the network and is on conditional bail. His case has been adjourned until July 4.