Kerry Lee Whiting charged with child exploitation as appeal stalls
Convicted murderer Kerry Lee Whiting faces new charges. They involve possessing child exploitation material and minor drug offences from 2021-2022.
Kerry Lee Whiting is serving a nearly 40-year prison sentence for murder committed in 2021. On Monday in Launceston Magistrates Court, he faced old charges from 2021 and 2022.
The charges include possessing child exploitation material, minor drug offences and growing a controlled plant. Whiting appeared via video link from prison and represented himself.
He complained that his appeal was being derailed. He said the government spent money on stadiums instead of legal services.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Ken Stanton ordered him to stop talking and muted his link. Whiting faces multiple counts.
He must enter pleas at a hearing on December 1.
- Murder committed November 25, 2021
- Original crime
- December 1
- Plea hearing date
Why it mattersSerious criminals continue to face legal consequences years after conviction. This shows the justice system pursues multiple offences.
AustraliaReinforces how Australian courts pursue all criminal charges against convicted offenders, regardless of their current sentence.
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