AUSTRALIA
ABC News
There has been shock and disbelief in the wake of an ABC investigation that has revealed alleged Anglican clergy abuse had links to powerful sectors of the Hunter’s community.
Abuse allegations have gripped the diocese for almost a decade, culminating in the defrocking of several priests.
The ABC has revealed politicians, doctors, lawyers, teachers and business leaders are under investigation.
There is evidence alleged child sexual abuse within the Newcastle Anglican diocese stretched to the upper echelons of the church.
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