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Craig Silvey
Person EntertainerCraig Silvey, 43, Australian author of 'Jasper Jones' and 'Runt', charged with child exploitation offenses.
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Craig Silvey is a 43-year-old Australian author best known for his novels 'Jasper Jones' and 'Runt'. He is currently newsworthy due to being charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material. A search warrant was issued at his Fremantle home, leading to the charges. Following the charges, Silvey is facing additional counts of possessing child exploitation material. As a result of these allegations, Silvey's books have been withdrawn from school curriculums in Victoria and Western Australia. Furthermore, a major stage adaptation of one of his works and the release of a new book have been put on hold. The charges and subsequent actions have significantly impacted Silvey's professional standing and the availability of his work.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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