Outback priest allegedly plied young boys with alcohol, abused them at Catholic Church-owned properties
Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and has long maintained his innocence.The 76-year-old was dressed in an all-black suit on the first day of his trial, with a white vicar collar.
- ▪Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and has long maintained his innocence.The 76-year-old was dressed in an all-black suit on the first day of his trial, with a white vicar collar.
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