Retired bishop, 83, admits sex offences against 18 young men

UNITED KINGDOM
The Times

Sean O’Neill Chief Reporter
September 8 2015

A former Church of England bishop has pleaded guilty in a landmark case at the Old Bailey to a string of sexual offences against young men.

Peter Ball, a friend of the Prince of Wales and former Bishop of Gloucester, admitted a charge of misconduct in a public office by abusing his position to exploit up to 18 young men for his sexual gratification.

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