Launceston teacher back in magistrates court on child exploitation material charge
A Tasmanian primary school teacher and former journalist charged with allegedly possessing child exploitation material has made a new appearance in a Launceston courtroom.
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A Tasmanian primary school teacher and former journalist charged with allegedly possessing child exploitation material has made a new appearance in a Launceston courtroom.
Damien Brown, 45, was last year arrested and charged with allegedly possessing or controlling child abuse material obtained or accessed using a carriage service, following a joint federal and state police operation.
On Thursday, Mr Brown fronted Launceston Magistrates Court, where he was bailed to reappear on Tuesday 8 April at 9.45am.
The Riverside man, who has yet entered a plea, first fronted court in October last year after the Australian Federal Police executed a search warrant at his home address.
Before becoming a primary school teacher, Mr Brown was a journalist for the ABC, The Mercury, The Advocate newspaper, and Seven News Tasmania.
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