Australian author Craig Silvey is jailed for child exploitation offences
Craig Silvey pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges in a Perth court this year. He was sentenced to seven months in prison. His original four charges were reduced to two via a plea deal. His 2009 novel Jasper Jones sold over 600,000 copies globally.
- Silvey pleaded guilty to charges of distributing and possessing child exploitation material earlier this year.
- Craig Silvey was sentenced to spend part of seven months in prison.
- Silvey's original four charges were reduced to two via a plea deal.
- Craig Silvey's 2009 book Jasper Jones sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide.
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