The day has finally come in Melbourne with George Pell finally facing the charges over sex abuse in the church.
“CARDINAL George Pell has been swamped by crowds as he tried to leave a court hearing this morning flanked by scores of police.
“The Cardinal will plead not guilty to sex offence allegations, his barrister Robert Richter, QC told the Melbourne Magistrates Court today.
““For the avoidance of doubt … Cardinal Pell will plead not guilty to all charges, and will maintain the presumed innocence that he has,” Mr Richter said.
“In one of the most chaotic scenes ever witnessed at the court, it almost took longer for Cardinal Pell to walk the 100m to his lawyer’s offices following his appearance than the eight minute hearing itself.”
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