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Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders jailed for sex offences
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Christopher Saunders
Broome, Western Australia
October 7, 2026
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Former Australian bishop Christopher Saunders sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexual abuse.
Convicted of one count of rape and 12 counts of indecent assault against two young Aboriginal men.
Offences occurred between 2010 and 2019 in the Kimberley region.
Eligible for parole in February 2031.
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