Did a judge's shaving routine save George Pell?

Michael PellyLegal editor

Apr 8, 2020 – 6.25pm

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Did a High Court judge's shaving routine save George Pell?

At the very least, it played a part in the reasoning that led to Australia's most senior Catholic being cleared of child sexual abuse charges on Tuesday.

Michael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com