Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Why former high-ranking bishop was acquitted of several historical charges mid-trial

The man who was once one of the country’s highest ranking Catholic figures is accused of indecently assaulting three young Indigenous men.

Jury told to disregard seven sex assault charges against former Catholic bishop

The judge in the sexual abuse trial of the former Catholic Bishop of Broome has told the jury that he can not be found guilty of seven of the charges against him.

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.