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Former Broome bishop sentenced to more than six years in jail
Christopher Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, received a prison sentence of more than six years for sexual offenses against two young men.
The 76 year old was sentenced on October 7, 2026, following a conviction earlier this year. The 13 offenses occurred during his time as bishop of the Broome diocese in Western Australia.
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