Hickey and Mallon may not face trial for months

A judge in Rio has formally accepted charges against the two men and eight others – amid ongoing investigations into allegations of ticket touting at the Rio games. 

The men will have to adhere to a curfew and sign on regularly at a local police station. 

However it's unclear how long they'll be prevented from leaving Brazil for as Journalist with independent.ie Cathal McMahon explains.