Former Bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, Charged with Multiple Sex Offenses

Christopher Saunders faces 19 charges, including rape and indecent assault, with allegations spanning from 2008 to 2014 in remote Western Australia.

Christopher Saunders, former Bishop of Broome, has been charged with rape and a string of historical sex offenses, some against children, in Western Australia.
The 74-year-old was arrested in Broome on Wednesday, following investigations by Western Australian police and the Vatican.
Saunders is accused of two counts of rape, 14 counts of unlawful and indecent assault, and three counts of indecently dealing with a child as a person in authority.
He has indicated he will plead not guilty to the charges, with a court appearance scheduled for June 17.
The Catholic Bishops Conference has promised to cooperate with police, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations.