Convicting a Newcastle priest

When former Anglican dean Graeme Lawrence was found guilty of child sexual abuse, his victim, Ben Giggins, made the unusual decision to request that the court name him publicly. Anne Manne on the case that convicted a key figure in the Newcastle clergy. A warning, this episode contains detailed descriptions of sexual assault. Guest: Writer and author Anne Manne. Background reading:  The Newcastle trial of Graeme Lawrence in The Monthly.  The Saturday Paper  The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.