George Pell sentencing LIVE: Pell sentenced to six years' jail

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Chief Judge Peter Kidd said he could only sentence Pell based on the crimes he committed, for sexually assaulting two boys in the 1990s. Pell couldn't be made a scapegoat for the church's failings. georgepell pell

The judge has outlined George Pell’s personal circumstances.

The cardinal is 77 and for the past 22 years has been of good character, which made the offending isolated.‘‘Each year you spend in custody will represent a substantial part of your remaining age expectancy.’’He has cardiac and blood pressure problems, has a pacemaker, is affected by stress and recently underwent knee surgery.Judge Kidd says he is “satisfied [Pell] does not represent a risk of re-offending”, due to his old age and lack of other offending.

He says the prosecution submitted that Pell’s lack of remorse means there is “no explanation to your offending”, meaning there is a greater risk of re-offending.Paul Sakkal Judge Kidd: “The term of imprisonment I am about to impose carries a distinct possibility you may not live to be released from prison.”He detailed Pell’s significant heart issues, and the potential for stress to cause further heart issues.Chief Judge Kidd said he was bound to consider George Pell’s good character, including his lack of other offending.He says the character references describe a man “committed to service ...

 

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What about the others he facilitated? What is the true extent of sexabuse by priests Catholicpriests in Australia ? The church is notorious for moving around priests if there were ‘rumours’. justiceforkids How can you describe someone like that as ‘good character’ ?

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