Article 78WMT Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men

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

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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.

The ex-bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was found guilty of 13 sex offences after a jury trial in the West Australian district court.

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