Clare Testoni reveals impact of novelist Craig Silvey's child exploitation
Clare Testoni speaks publicly about the impact of ex-partner Craig Silvey's child exploitation crimes.
Clare Testoni, ex-partner of convicted author Craig Silvey, has shared a statement about his crimes. Silvey was sentenced to seven months in prison this week.
Silvey was convicted of having and sharing graphic images and videos of child exploitation. Testoni left Silvey in January after 13 years when she learned of his crimes.
Testoni said she and their three children are secondary victims. Testoni said Silvey was different from who she thought he was.
The hurt came when she was most vulnerable. She had seven-month-old twins, a three-year-old, and no job.
Testoni was sad for the victims in the material Silvey gathered.
- 13 years
- Years together
- 7 months
- Sentence length
- Twins 7 months, one 3 years
- Children ages
Why it mattersThe statement shows the ripple damage that child exploitation crimes cause to families beyond the direct victims.
AustraliaThe case, involving a known Australian author, has drawn national attention to child exploitation crimes and their impact on families.
