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The popular Australian children's author pleaded guilty in May after police searched his home months earlier, BBC News reports.

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The Australian children's author behind Jasper Jones and Runt has been jailed for child exploitation offences, according to BBC News.

The author pleaded guilty in May. Police had raided his home several months before the plea.

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