‘One of the best people’: 23 character references for convicted child exploiter released (opens original article in a new tab)

23 character references were submitted for Daniel Ramamoorthy, a convicted child exploiter, including from a former TD and other public figures, with the court ordering their release for transparency, despite the references not addressing the victim or the crime's severity.

• 23 character references were submitted for Daniel Ramamoorthy, a convicted child exploiter, including from a former TD and other public figures
• The references described Ramamoorthy as kind and generous, but none mentioned the victim or the severity of his crimes
• The Court of Appeal ruled that the references should be made public, citing the need for transparency in justice proceedings
• Ramamoorthy was sentenced to two years and four months for sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography
• The judge acknowledged Ramamoorthy's past good deeds but stated they had limited impact on his sentence due to lack of remorse