Horrors revealed in day 2 of orphanage Royal Commission

AUSTRALIA
The Morning Bulletin

UPDATE 12.45PM: Former resident Joseph Kiernan has given evidence stating Sisters of Mercy nuns allegedly made him lick up his mess after he vomited over the floor in the boys’ dormitory at the orphanage.

After this punishment, Mr Kiernan was allegedly beaten by the nun.

UPDATE 11.45PM: WITNESS Ayn has alleged former Neerkol employee Mr Kevin Baker sexually assaulted him while he was a resident.

Ayn did not go into any detail of the alleged sexual assault at the orphanage because it made him feel disgusted.

11AM: In day two of the Royal Commission hearing into Neerkol Orphanage, former resident Diane Carpenter has revealed how she was afraid to take naps because the children were allegedly kicked in their sleep.

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