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George Pell sentenced to six years in jail for sexually abusing two choirboys

Australian Cardinal George Pell has been sentenced to six years in jail with a non-parole period of three years and eight months for sexually abusing two teenage boys in 1996.

Australia's most senior Catholic Cardinal George Pell, has been charged over historical child sexual assault allegations.

Australia's most senior Catholic Cardinal George Pell Source: CNS

Pell, 77, maintains his innocence and intends to challenge the conviction in the Court of Appeal, which will be heard in June.

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By Talib Haider




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