Craig Silvey jailed for child abuse images
Author Craig Silvey was jailed for seven months after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
Craig Silvey wrote Jasper Jones, an Australian classic. On Monday he was jailed for seven months after admitting he shared and owned abuse images.
Police raided his home in Fremantle and found category one photos and videos on his laptop and phone. The 44-year-old also sent online messages about sexual interest in children.
He said he preferred boys aged five and older. Judge Hayley Cormann said the offending was very serious and very disturbing.
Publishers Allen & Unwin and Fremantle Press stopped promoting his books. Most of his titles were removed from reading lists across Australia.
- Seven months
- Prison sentence
- 44-year-old in Fremantle
- Age and location
- Jasper Jones, 2009
- Most famous work
- Category one photos and videos
- Material category
Why it mattersA celebrated author trusted in schools and libraries was found guilty of serious crimes against children. This raises questions about how publishers and educators should have responded.
AustraliaHis books have been withdrawn from Australian school reading lists and publishers stopped promoting his work following the charges.
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