Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences
Australian author Craig Silvey, known for 'Jasper Jones', faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He was granted bail and will return to court next month.
Australian author Craig Silvey, known for 'Jasper Jones', faces charges of possessing and distributing child exploitation material. He was granted bail and will return to court next month.
Australian author Craig Silvey, famed for 'Jasper Jones', faces court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Bail granted with strict conditions.
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