Ledger's Uncle Jailed

09 February 2010

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Heath Ledger's uncle has been sentenced to jail after attempting to blamea charge of receiving stolen goods on the grief he suffered following the actor's tragic death in 2008.

Hayden Charles Ledger pleaded not guilty to receiving $130,000 (£81,250) worth of stolen machinery in 2008.

The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years jail or a fine of up to $20,880 (£13,050) in Australia's Midland Magistrates Court.

According to Sky News Australia, Ledger's lawyer appealed for a more lenient charge because his client suffers from bipolar disorder.

Ledger reportedly attempted to get out of a jail sentence by arguing hewas distraught by the actor's death from a prescription drug overdose, and should not be held responsible for his crime.

But the judge ignored his plea for leniency and sentenced him to 18 months in jail.

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