A senior local government official in WA’s north provided a letter for the defence team of a former Catholic bishop ahead of his sentencing on sex assault charges.
Broome, WA
Deputy shire president gave, then withdrew reference for Broome priest
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Headline as published: Deputy shire president gave, then withdrew reference for disgraced Broome priest
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