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Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergyA 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…
Published October 7, 2026 · Category: News
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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.
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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.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergyA 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...
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