Former Australian Catholic bishop jailed for sexually abusing two young men
Former bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men.
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Former Catholic bishop Christopher Alan Saunders has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men, the Guardian and the Daily Mail both report. The 76-year-old former bishop of Broome will spend at least four and a half years behind bars, according to the Guardian. [1][2]
The Guardian and the Daily Mail both reported that Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex offences following a jury trial in the West Australian District Court. The offending occurred between 2008 and later years, according to the Guardian. [1][2]
The Guardian reported that Saunders is the highest-ranked Catholic in Australia to be convicted of sexual abuse over his time as a member of the clergy. The court noted that the former bishop was known for hosting boozy parties. [1]
In short
- Christopher Alan Saunders was sentenced to more than six years in prison with a non-parole period of four and a half years.
- A West Australian District Court jury found Saunders guilty of 13 sex offences against two young Aboriginal men.
- Saunders is the highest-ranked Catholic official in Australia convicted of sexual abuse.
Sources
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- [1]Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal menThe Guardian, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Former Catholic bishop who hosted boozy parties jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal menDaily Mail, 2h ago
- [3]Former WA Governor joins Malarndirri McCarthy in call for inquest into murder of three Aboriginal childrenNational Indigenous Times, 2d ago
Background
- [4]List of current inmates at ADX Florence on Wikipedia
- [5]Punishment in Australia on Wikipedia
- [6]Former on Grokipedia
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