# ‘I am deeply sorry’: Craig Silvey writes 9,000-word apology for child exploitation offences

https://mins.news/en/item/127040

- The Guardian, 2026-11-03 10:47 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/03/i-am-deeply-sorry-craig-silvey-pens-9000-word-apology-for-child-exploitation-material-offences-ntwnfb

> Children’s 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 experienced childhood trauma and expressed profound remorse for his conduct.

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