Bishop's victims praised for bringing down powerful man

Key points

• A former bishop of Broome, Christopher Alan Saunders, has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. The 76-year-old was found guilty of 13 sex offences, including sexual penetration without consent and indecent assault.
• Judge Martin Flynn noted that Saunders exploited his victims' trust and caused significant trauma. Saunders will be eligible for parole after serving four and a half years.
• The victims were praised for their courage in coming forward.