Author of pedophilia book pleads no contest, gets probation

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Author of pedophilia book pleads no contest, gets probation

By Aletse Mellado
April 7, 2011

(CNN) -- The man extradited to Florida for writing, publishing and selling a controversial book considered a "how-to" for pedophiles pleaded no contest to criminal charges in exchange for two years' probation, authorities said Thursday.

Phillip Greaves was arrested in his home state of Colorado in December and extradited to Polk County, Florida. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at the time his detectives were able to establish jurisdiction in the case by conducting an undercover operation, buying a copy of the book "The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-Lover's Code of Conduct," through the mail.

Greaves even autographed it. Police paid $50 for the book, which they received on December 8.

Greaves and his book gained national attention last year after Amazon.com defended selling the book on its website despite angry comments and threats of boycotts from thousands of people. The book was removed from the website in early November.

Officials said the book talks about safe sex and avoiding injury to children, grooming and preparing children for sex and teaching children how to lie to their parents. Judd said last year Greaves' book outlines a "code of ethics" that shows pedophiles how to look for the most vulnerable children.

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[wilson]

Sickening.