# Craig Silvey writes 9,000-word apology for child exploitation offences

https://mins.news/en/item/126873

- The Guardian, 2026-11-03 09:52 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/i-am-deeply-sorry-craig-silvey-pens-9000-word-apology-child-porn-offences-ntwnfb

> Australian bestselling author Craig Silvey was sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child exploitation material. In a 9,000-word apology, he said he had experienced emotional neglect, violence and sexual abuse as a child, and expressed deep remorse for his conduct.

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