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Real event · international · 2026-11-02

Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences

Final verdict announced: November 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET

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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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The author was found guilty of serious offences.

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