Australian media to face court over Pell trial coverage

SYDNEY - Three dozen Australian journalists and publishers are to face court on Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s trial for child sex abuse, with prosecutors seeking fines and jail terms over accusations of breached gag orders in the case. Prosecutors in the southeastern state of Victoria have accused the 23 journalists and 13 news outlets of aiding and abetting contempt of court by overseas media and breaching suppression orders.

Although Monday’s hearing is largely procedural, media experts say the case shows not only the serious consequences of breaching rules on court reporting but also how poorly the rules rein in coverage in the era of digital news. Breaches of suppression orders can be punished with jail for up to five years and fines of nearly A$100,000 for individuals, and nearly A$500,000 for companies.

Pell, who became the most senior Catholic cleric worldwide to be convicted of child sex abuse, was jailed for six years in February.

We used to look toward Australia for leadership, now it’s just another failed politically correct state. 🤭

What a waste of taxpayers' money. This should be stopped.

Oh my - f*** gag orders when child rapists are on trial.

Why distortion but some people on good means and but some people on good meeting

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