Home/In the News/Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey sentenced In the News Author Craig Silvey sentenced to seven months jail, following guilty plea The judge said a generation of children had found safety in his books and that his offending had shattered that trust. NewsWireNovember 3, 2026Last Updated: November 3, 20260 4 minutes read Acclaimed author Craig Silvey has been sentenced. Image: Newswire/Colin Murty. WARNING: Distressing content Please login below to view content or subscribe now. Membership Login Username or Email: Password: subscribe now | forgot password? Remember Me Tagscraig silvey guilty plea sentencing