AUSTRALIA
Newstalk ZB
1 May 2018
A mass of security, media and protestors honed in today for a court appearance of Australia’s Cardinal George Pell.
The 76-year-old pleaded not guilty to historic sex offences dating back to the 1970’s and 1990’s at a Melbourne magistrate’s court.
Pell has maintained his innocence since allegations came to light, and taken leave from his position at the Vatican to fight the complaints.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Larry Williams several more charges were on the table but ultimately thrown out.
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