AUSTRALIA
The Australian
BY JOEL CRESSWELL AAP APRIL 03, 2014
THE “human wreckage” left behind by a pedophile priest took little comfort in his apology.
As Frank Gerard Klep stood to face the men he abused as schoolboys more than 30 years ago, several could not stomach his pre-prepared confession.
They walked out of the Victorian courtroom, exercising a power they never had when Klep was their principal and teacher.
“I abused your trust and betrayed you in the most appalling circumstances, for that I am truly sorry,” Klep said.
“Everything you have tried to achieve in life has been poisoned by my actions.
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