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Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences

The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.

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Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults. The young adult novelist was…

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Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences

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Award‑winning Australian children’s author Craig Silvey jailed over child exploitation material

Jasper Jones writer sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys, Western Australian district court hears Warning: This article contains graphic content Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The award‑winning author Craig Silvey sent multiple messages about his sexual desire for young boys and was caught with explicit images of children and adults. The young adult novelist was…

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