Australia’s most senior Catholic faces multiple charges, but most serious ones thrown out. Follow all the developments live … 3.05am BST Cardinal George Pell has left the Melbourne magistrates court following his committal. He was flanked by his lawyer, Robert Richter, QC, and police. Protesters shouted at Pell as he was escorted away. One yelled “hip, hip, hooray”.There #Pell goes. It’s over – for now. @knausc My story will be up on @GuardianAus in a bit. pic.twitter.com/bczDRMDpse 2.58am BST There’s still a crowd outside the Melbourne magistrates court, comprising media, police and protesters. They are all still waiting for Pell to emerge from the court. We can expect more chaotic scenes when he does. A woman is now screaming outside of the court “NO MORE SILENCE”. #Pell Continue reading…
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