AUSTRALIA
ABC News
By Giselle Wakatama
Newcastle Anglican Bishop Greg Thompson has expressed shock that allegations of abuse gripping his diocese have alleged links to high profile sectors within the Hunter community.
Yesterday the ABC revealed allegations gripping the diocese have potential links to politicians, doctors, members of the legal fraternity, schools, children’s homes and community and business leaders.
Several paedophile rings allegedly operated across the region.
The web of abuse has shocked Bishop Greg Thompson, who is himself an abuse survivor.
“And I suppose people just didn’t want to know because there was a shame in even mentioning these matters,” he said.
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