George Pell accuser dies before case gets to court

“If they've given evidence at a commission or they've previously submitted sworn evidence, that might leave open an opportunity for the prosecution to rely on those statements, but you would normally say that (having an accuser pass away) is the end of a prosecution. “You'd normally expect those who ...

Damian Dignan, George Pell abuse accuser, dies

Lawyer Ingrid Irwin, who represented both Mr Dignan and fellow Pell accuser Lyndon Monument, said the men speaking out was integral in bringing the investigation forward. "Without Damian Dignan there wouldn't be anything happening," Ms Irwin said. Ms Irwin said she her client had a profound ...