George Pell has lost his appeal. What did the court decide and what happens now?

By Ben Matthews
Updated August 21 2019 - 1:21pm, first published 1:00pm
George Pell will serve out his prison term after Victorias highest court rejected his appeal on Wednesday. Photo: Jason South
George Pell will serve out his prison term after Victorias highest court rejected his appeal on Wednesday. Photo: Jason South

Victoria's Court of Appeal today delivered one of the most significant judgments in Australian legal history, dismissing Cardinal George Pell's appeal against convictions for five child sex offences.

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