Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
Christopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months. Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAPView image in fullscreenChristopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months.
- ▪Christopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months.
- ▪Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAPView image in fullscreenChristopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months.
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| Publication time | Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:42:52 GMT |
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Christopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months. Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAPView image in fullscreenChristopher Alan Saunders will be eligible for parole after four years and six months. Photograph: Aaron Bunch/AAPWestern AustraliaFormer 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 clergyAustralian Associated PressWed 7 Oct 2026 00.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 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,…
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