Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
Former Australian bishop Christopher Saunders has been jailed for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men during his time as a cleric.
Former Australian bishop Christopher Saunders has been jailed for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men during his time as a cleric.
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- The 76-year-old was sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment, but will be eligible for release on parole in February 2031.
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- He is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face charges of this nature.
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Saunders – who resigned as Bishop of Broome when first accused of wrongdoing in 2020 – was discovered guilty of one charge of rape and 12 counts of indecent assault.
In practice, the 76-year-old was sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment, but will be eligible for release on parole in February 2031.
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