A former Australian bishop, Christopher Saunders, has been convicted of rape and sexual abuse of multiple young Aboriginal men. Saunders, 76, served as Bishop of Broome from 1995 to 2021 and will be sentenced next month, remaining in custody until then. The offenses occurred between 2008 and 2019 in various locations, including his residence, motels, and church property. The trial revealed disturbing details of "shirt-off" parties where young men were heavily intoxicated and subjected to sexual assault. Victims testified to years of abuse, including forced oral sex and unwanted touching, driven by fear of ostracization. Though Saunders did not testify, the jury found him guilty based on presented evidence. Several additional charges were dropped prior to the trial but may be refiled later.