Naotunne Vijitha, 71, closed his eyes for a brief moment as he was sentenced for sexually abusing girls as young as four at his temple.
Crime and courts / Melbourne, VIC
Buddhist monk Naotunne Vijitha jailed for abusing girls as young as four at Melbourne temple
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- 7NEWS Buddhist monk Naotunne Vijitha jailed for abusing girls as young as four at Melbourne temple
- The West Australian 'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters
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| Outlet | Niral Score |
|---|---|
| 7NEWSas they published this story | 88.6 |
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