Prosecutors call for life imprisonment for childcare worker who committed 307 sexual offences against children in Brisbane and ItalyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents and victims who were raped and abused by former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith have told a Queensland court about the “unimaginable pain” his crimes have caused.Griffith is being sentenced in the Queensland district court after pleading guilty to committing 307 sexual offences against dozens of children under his care in Brisbane and Italy between 2007 and 2022. Most of the victims are girls who were aged between three and five at the time.In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. The crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In an emergency, call 000. International helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/28/ashley-griffith-paedophile-sentencing-queensland-court-ntwnfb
Author : Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent
Publish date : 2024-11-28 02:39:27
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‘We invited him into our home’: parents and victims of Queensland paedophile Ashley Griffith decry ‘horrific abuse’
