Former Bishop Christopher Saunders jailed for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men

Key points

• Former Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders, 76, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men. The offences occurred while he was Bishop of Broome, with assaults taking place at various locations, including his church-owned residence.
• Saunders, the highest-ranking Catholic cleric convicted of sex crimes, was found guilty of 13 offences in August. The victims' statements revealed profound emotional distress, with one describing the abuse as feeling like a 'toy'.
• Saunders will be eligible for parole in 2031.