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"Beyond reasonable doubt", Cardinal Pell trial explained

Cardinal George Pell arrives at County Court in Melbourne, Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
Cardinal George Pell arrives at County Court in Melbourne, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Source: AAP

Cardinal George Pell is behind bars after being found guilty of child sex offences against two choirboys.


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By Carlo Oreglia

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Cardinal George Pell is behind bars after being found guilty of child sex offences against two choirboys.


The highest-ranked Catholic to be convicted of abuse has been remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing, and an appeal, against the verdict.

Some in the media though raise questions about the trial, wondering if the verdict has been really "beyond any reasonable doubt" as the law demands.

Lawyer David Sagnelli explains SBS what is the work of a jury and how the legal system works.

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