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The creator of reggae-loving children’s TV juggernaut Rastamouse has avoided a jail sentence for benefit fraud, and he may have the judge’s eight-year-old daughter to thank. Michael De Souza created ...

THE creator of children’s TV character Rastamouse avoided prison today for benefits fraud after the judge’s daughter asked him not to jail the author. Michael de Souza, 64, who wrote the kids’ books ...

The man behind crime-fighting character Rastamouse has been found guilty of wrongly claiming £8,000 in benefits. Michael De Souza, 64, wrote the books about the rodent and his reggae band Da Easy Crew ...

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The super-cool exploits of the skateboarding, reggae-playing Rastamouse have enchanted young readers of all backgrounds since 2003. As Rastamouse and his Easy Crew prepare for their onscreen debut on ...

The creator of the popular children’s TV character Rastamouse has denied being a benefits cheat. Michael de Souza, 64, denied two counts of dishonestly failing to notify the Department for Work and ...