AUSTRALIA
ABC News
[with video]
Cardinal George Pell has been escorted into the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court by police, surrounded by a large media scrum, ahead of his first appearance over historical sexual offence charges.
Australia’s most senior Catholic was charged by Victoria Police detectives late last month with offences involving multiple complainants.
Details of the allegations have not been made public.
He arrived at court with his legal team, including top criminal barrister Robert Richter QC.
Pell was taken through security as routine and there was a smattering of applause from a crowd inside the building.
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