Rio assigns court for Kevin Mallon in ticket touting case

The Irishman arrested three weeks ago, allegedly in possession of over 800 tickets for the Olympic Games, has had his case assigned to a court.

Documents on a Brazilian court website say Kevin Mallon will face charges at a special court established in the run-up to the World Cup and Olympic Games.

The news comes as the OCI president Pat Hickey continues to await the assignment of his own case to a court.

Journalist Matt Sandy's in Rio and says Mr Hickey will not be able to apply for bail until that takes place, and will continue to remain in the high-security Bangu prison in the meantime: "Patrick Hickey is still in Jail.

"Is is a step forward, but it is just a step."