Sydney after-school childcare worker pleads guilty to using children to produce child abuse material
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A former police officer, David William James, has pleaded guilty to producing child abuse material by taking explicit images of children as young as four while working at after-school childcare services in Sydney between April 2021 and May 2024, according to The Guardian. He admitted to creating this material while in a position of trust over the children in his care.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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