Considered one of Australia’s worst pedophiles is because of start two days of sentencing for greater than 300 sexual offences dedicated whereas he was employed at childcare centres.
Griffith is because of return to courtroom on Thursday following an adjournment to acquire pre-sentence and psychiatric stories.
He has additionally pleaded responsible to 190 counts of indecent therapy of kids aged below 12 whereas a carer, 67 counts of taking indecent photographs and movies of kids, and 15 counts of repeated sexual abuse of a kid.
Crown prosecutor Stephanie Gallagher had requested a two-day sentencing to conclude on Friday.
“There may be numerous victims on this case and members of the family who I believe will likely be eager about offering affect statements,” Ms Gallagher beforehand instructed Decide Anthony Rafter.
Griffith dedicated the crimes at childcare centres in a number of Brisbane suburbs over a span of virtually 20 years.
The Gold Coast resident stood within the dock throughout his earlier arraignment for 2 hours whereas tons of of expenses had been learn to Decide Rafter in a courtroom overflowing with victims’ households and police detectives.
He replied “responsible” after every cost was learn out.
Griffith was arrested in August 2022 by Australian Federal Police and initially charged with greater than 1000 offences in opposition to 91 younger ladies, however tons of of expenses had been later dropped.
After the September arraignment, a mom of one of many victims stated the proof in opposition to Griffith was overwhelming and she or he was grateful to not have the added trauma of a trial.
“The concept of him with the ability to see the photographs of all these kids once more (at trial) could be heartbreaking,” she stated.
1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Nationwide Sexual Abuse and Redress Assist Service 1800 211 028
Youngsters Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for folks aged 5 to 25)
