Pell verdict: Judge Kidd got it absolutely right with the sentence

After the deafening storm of publicity surrounding the conviction of Cardinal George Pell, finally there was silence.

• Duncan Fine
• The Age

For one hour Chief Judge Peter Kidd delivered his sentencing and the reasons behind it.

Courtroom 3.3 of the Victorian County Court went quiet.

Pell stood calmly, with his arms behind his back.

The sentence was six years with a non-parole period of three years and eight months. Immediately, the storm started up again.

Some groups representing abuse survivors claim the sentence was manifestly lenient.

Many people on social media take this view.

Meanwhile, supporters of…

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