Cardinal George Pell charged with at least three serious sex offences

AUSTRALIA
Sydney Morning Herald

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Nino Bucci Tom Cowie

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s highest ranking Catholic will face at least three serious sex assault charges, including at least one count of rape.

Victoria Police has confirmed Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons over multiple allegations and is due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 18 for a filing hearing.

Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton confirmed in a brief press conference that Cardinal Pell had been issued with multiple charges relating to historic sexual abuse allegations.

The charges were served on Cardinal Pell’s legal representatives in Melbourne on Thursday, Mr Patton said.

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