A man who claims he was incorrectly named as part of a paedophile ring which abused a girl over two years has faced death threats, his lawyer says.

Mark Wesley Liggins had been due to be sentenced today on charges including using electronic communication to procure a person under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity and exposing a child to indecent matter.

In July this year, Liggins was named as one of eight men involved in a paedophile ring that involved the alleged abuse of a 13-year-old girl.

Those charged included the girl's father, who is facing hundreds of charges.

However today, Liggins' lawyer Patti Chong said her client was "in no way connected" to the alleged paedophile ring.

She said he was able and willing to give evidence against the girl's father but stressed that Liggins in no way "participated" in any of the alleged abuse.

Ms Chong said as a result of being named her client had received death threats, had his home vandalised and could not find work.

The sentencing was adjourned to allow prosecutors to examine Liggins' offer of assistance in the prosecution of the girl's father.

Outside court Ms Chong said her client was investigated after the arrest of the father, and was found after "a full investigation by police" to be "in no way involved in the sexual abuse of the young girl".

"So Mr Liggins has been named and shamed ... unfortunately and as a result of which he has received threats of violence, his property has been vandalised, he is unable to work and has lost his employment and his only means of income," she said.

Liggins was released on bail until he faces another sentencing hearing next month.