Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

"Prominent Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Silvey, 43, had a search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday, 12 January, where detectives allegedly found him actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online. He was immediately arrested, and his electronic devices were seized. He appeared before the Fremantle magistrates court on Tuesday, 13 January, charged with distribution of child exploitation material."

"WA Today reported that he was granted bail. Sign up: AU Breaking News email Silvey is an award-winning writer best known for his works Jasper Jones and Runt, which have both been adapted into feature films and garnered critical acclaim. He has twice been named one of the Sydney Morning Herald's best young Australian novelists. The Western Australian began his career as a young adult author, with his works featuring prominently in Australian education."

Craig Silvey, 43, was charged with possession and distribution of child exploitation material after a search warrant at his Fremantle home. Detectives allegedly found him actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online. He was arrested immediately and electronic devices were seized. He appeared before Fremantle Magistrates Court on 13 January charged with distribution and possession of child exploitation material and was granted bail. He is known for Jasper Jones, Runt and Honeybee, which have been adapted into films and are frequently included in school curricula. WA police said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact police.

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