Dad of seven on sex offenders registry

Father of seven Dean Hutchinson placed on sex offenders registry for downloading child pornography. Picture: Mike Dugdale Source: Geelong Advertiser

A FATHER of seven, aged 41, has been put on the sex offenders' register for eight years over child pornography charges.

Dean Hutchinson, of Lara, north-east of Geelong,pleaded guilty in Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday to five counts of knowingly possessing child pornography, the Geelong Advertiser reported.

Police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Geoff Lamb said that, between January 26 and February 24 this year, Hutchinson accessed and downloaded 520 images and 65 movie files relating to child pornography.

The prosecutor said, as a result of information received, a search was conducted on Hutchinson's home on February 29 during which a computer and two separate hard drives were seized.

"When interviewed by police, Hutchinson admitted having child pornography along with adult pornography on his computer," he said.

Terry Strong, for Hutchinson, said his client had seven children, including five in his immediate care.

He said Hutchinson had been in a steady relationship for more than three years and although he and his partner were not currently living together, she came to court to support him.

"He has had an addiction to adult pornography for some time," Mr Strong said.

"He had accessed other legitimate material but, over a period of time, became interested in younger subjects."

Mr Strong said his client was depressed and disgusted by his behaviour and was obtaining psychological counselling.

"He works fulltime, has lots of children and is a very busy man," Mr Strong said.

"The majority of the images found on the hard-drives are in the teenage bracket and, while serious, they are at the lower end of the scale."

Magistrate John Lesser convicted Hutchinson on all counts and placed him on a two-year community based order, to undergo assessment and treatment for mental health issues.

He also ordered Hutchinson perform 100 hours unpaid community work and be placed on the sex offenders register for eight years.

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