AUSTRALIA
9 News
By Sean Davidson
Jul 26, 2017
Journalists and supporters of abuse victims are lined up outside a Melbourne court ahead of Cardinal George Pell’s first appearance, which is expected to attract an unprecedented amount of international media attention.
Before the sun even rose and hours before the court opened, a line of people began to form outside the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
The court appearance has attracted media attention from around the world, with journalists from outlets like CNN, BBC News and The New York Times flying crews to Melbourne to watch history in the making.
If the 76-year-old, who is not required to attend the filing hearing, shows up it will be the first time in the world a Cardinal sat in court to face historical sexual assault charges.
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