The Age ·general ·2 hours ago

‘Excessive’: Notorious childcare predator launches bid to slash life sentence

Ashley Paul Griffith, an Australian childcare worker convicted of 307 child sex offences against 65 children, launched an appeal Thursday to reduce his life sentence, arguing the 27-year nonparole period is "manifestly excessive." His lawyers claimed a 25-30 year fixed term would be appropriate, citing his guilty plea and cooperation.

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