High Court weighing up George Pell's bid to appeal sex abuse conviction

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Despite hearing hours of evidence already, the full bench of seven judges has not formally granted Pell's application for appeal, instead referring it"for argument."That means at any time the court can refuse the application for special leave, or approve it. It can then either allow or dismiss the appeal.

The 78-year-old was convicted by a jury in 2018 of raping one 13-year-old choirboy and the sexual assault of another. The first boy gave evidence against Pell; the second died in 2014. The two boys had been sneaking sacramental wine in the priest's sacristy at the cathedral when they were caught by Pell, who was found to have molested one of the boys and raped the other.In a second incident weeks later, Pell was convicted of molesting the second boy in a corridor.

I am glad they are takimg their time.

What about the victims scarred for life send him to jail for a looooong time.

The truth always prevails in the end..

I say no. Even if he didn't abuse any child he presided over the organisations response to child abuse so he is accessory after the fact.

Yes, that's it's job. And I still have some faith in the judicial system, that it will base its decision on leave to appeal in law, not power.

More important issues for the high court.

Surely the High Court has more important things to do then listen to an appeal from a child sex offender. Pell should be locked up for life

Why so coy? Pell is a convicted child rapist.

Where’s Epstein’s guard when you need him...

No, it, should, not...

Let’s hope not.

He will definitely get one and then, the High Court will squash his sentence.

Hopefully No & don’t waste 🇦🇺 resources.

What a waste of money!!!

What's with his supporters and the Australian flag?

Disgraceful. Throw away the key.

Fucking. NO.

How many appeals does this 'man' get to make?

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