Australian author Craig Silvey jailed for child exploitation material offences
Craig Silvey, the Australian author of Jasper Jones, was sentenced to seven months in jail on Monday after admitting child exploitation material offences, the Guardian reports.
Australian author Craig Silvey was jailed on Monday over child exploitation material offences. The Guardian reports the sentence is seven months. He had pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing the material.
The Guardian says a Western Australian district court heard that Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys. It says he was also found with explicit images of children and adults.
BBC News says police raided Silvey's home months before his plea. Silvey wrote Jasper Jones and Runt, according to the BBC.
The outlets disagree on when he pleaded guilty. The Guardian says January. The BBC says May.
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- The GuardianAward‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation materialMon, Nov 2, 3:01 AM EST
- BBC NewsPopular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offencesMon, Nov 2, 3:03 AM EST
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