Court returns proceeds of house sale seized from convicted paedophile
A NSW Supreme Court judge ruled that convicted paedophile John Benedict Brooks can retain the proceeds from his home's sale. The court found his property did not feature any specific enhancements aiding his crimes, allowing him to keep the $370,000 from the sale. Brooks was previously sentenced to two years in prison for possession of child exploitation material.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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