Overview
- WA Police laid additional counts against Silvey, including producing child exploitation material in 2022 and a further possession charge following forensic analysis of seized devices.
- A 68-year-old Marangaroo woman was charged with producing and distributing child exploitation material and failing to comply with reporting obligations, and she was remanded to face Joondalup Magistrates Court on April 2.
- Silvey appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court, his bail conditions were extended, his case was adjourned to May 5, and he did not enter any pleas.
- The court was told that some of the new charges relate to written material.
- Publishers and education departments halted promotion and directed the removal of his books, with retailers and arts bodies also pausing works connected to the author.