Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men

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Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after being convicted of 13 sexual offences against two young Aboriginal men. He is the highest-ranking Catholic cleric in Australia convicted of sexual abuse, according to the report.

Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergy A former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy parties will spend at least four and a half years behind bars for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. Ex-bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was found guilty of 13 sex offences following a jury trial in the West Australian District Court. Continue reading...