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7 October 2026

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

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Source reporting: The Guardian World

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

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.

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