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Robyn Wuth

HISTORICAL FACTS: Notorious pedophile fights excessive life sentence | History Defined

Ashley Griffith is trying to appeal his life sentence for more than 300 child sexual offences. (7news Queensland/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's worst pedophiles, childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith, has launched a bid to slash the life sentence he received for abusing dozens of young children.

Lawyers for the notorious predator on Thursday argued in the Queensland Court of Appeal that the 27‑year non‑parole period he was handed in 2024 was "manifestly excessive" as they sought leave to appeal.

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