Tag Archives: Robert Richter

“George Pell’s barrister Robert Richter too ‘angry, emotional’ to lead defence team” & related articles

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sylvia
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ABC   Australian Broadcasting Corporation 05 March 2019 By Damian McIver Photo: Mr Richter has confirmed he is leaving George Pell’s legal team. (AAP: Erik Anderson) Top barrister, Robert Richter QC, will no longer represent Cardinal George Pell in court for … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Vatican won’t pay for cardinal’s defence

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Sylvia
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Supporters foot legal bill for Vatican treasurer accused of sex abuse The National  ( Middle East) May 5, 2018 Updated: May 5, 2018 08:38 PM By :  Lucie Morris-Marr From the United States to Hall’s Gap, a tiny hamlet in Victoria, … Continue reading →

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“George Pell set to face two trials over historical assault allegations” & related articles

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Sylvia
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The Sydney Morning Herald 02 May 2018 — 9:32am By Adam Cooper George Pell is likely to face two trials and two juries, with his sexual assault charges set to be heard separately, but a date for his first trial … Continue reading →

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“Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell faces historical sexual offences trial” & related article

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Sylvia
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Australia’s most senior Catholic has said he will plead not guilty to all charges The Guardian Tue 1 May 2018 03.14 BST Last modified on Tue 1 May 2018 03.48 BST Melissa Davey @MelissaLDavey 0:34 George Pell arrives at court for committal … Continue reading →

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Decision day has arrived for George Pell, as magistrate weighs options

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Sylvia
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 The Sydney Morning Herald 30 April 2018 — 3:58pm By Adam Cooper His has been a path no other Australian Catholic has taken, all the way to the powerful inner workings of the Vatican, until he became the church’s most … Continue reading →

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“Pell’s lawyer asks why police trusted a ‘nutter’ and a ‘troubled soul'” & related articles

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sylvia
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The Sydney Morning Herald 29 March 2018 — 2:11pm By Melissa Cunningham The lead detective in charge of investigating historical sex offence allegations against George Pell has been accused by the cardinal’s lawyers of charging him without examining conflicting evidence … Continue reading →

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“Cardinal George Pell: committal hearing begins into sexual offence charges” & related article

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sylvia
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Pell’s barrister accuses police of not investigating allegations of historical offences properly The Guardian Mon 5 Mar 2018 01.09 GMT Last modified on Mon 5 Mar 2018 09.34 GMT Melissa Davey @MelissaLDavey 0:47 Pell committal hearing: cardinal arrives at Melbourne court – … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Pell hires ‘Rolls Royce’ silk and Art of War aficionado to defend alleged sex abuse charges

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Sylvia
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9News    Australia 2:45pm Jul 11, 2017 By Mark Saunokonoko| Robert Richter, QC, is widely regarded as one of the country’s top defence lawyers (AAP) The top Melbourne lawyer handpicked by Cardinal George Pell comes to the sexual abuse case with … Continue reading →

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