Australia, Aug. 19 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 18:
1. It is accepted that, between 24 November 2022 and 13 February 2022, James Terence Rebbeck ("the Offender") born 3 October 2024 engaged in online communications with a number of unknown people over the encrypted messaging Telegram, during the course of which he:
1) Solicited child abuse material from a person between 24 November 2022 and 27 November 2022 (Count 1);
2) Accessed child abuse material in a conversation with a person on 27 November 2022 (Count 2);
3) Transmitted child abuse material to five separate people between 8 December 2022 and 13 February 2024 (Count 3); and
4) Disseminated bestiality material to four separate people between 8 December 2022 and 18 January 2024 (Count 4).
Time in custody
2. The Offender was arrested on 20 February 2024 and has been in custody since that date, being a period of approximately 16 months.
Plea of guilty
3. The Offender pleaded guilty at the first available opportunity when the matter was in the Local Court.
4. On his arrest, the Offender made full and frank admissions to arresting officers and provided access to his electronic devices. He participated in an interview where he admitted his guilt, took responsibility for his actions, and cooperated fully with police in their investigations.
Criminal history
5. The Offender has no similar criminal history such that the aggravating factor is engaged. His record is limited to a Conditional Release Order and two fines for possessing prohibited drugs.
*Rest of the document can be viewed at: (https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/1982ab5305355d86ac3c2890)
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