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  "title": "Melbourne monk sentenced to 13 years for child abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/melbourne-monk-sentenced-to-13-years-for-child-abuse-12786417",
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  "published": "2026-10-08T04:22:31.000Z",
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  "summary": "Inside the packed courtroom, the 71-year-old Buddhist smiled, waved and spoke to supporters who bowed to him as he was being led out of the dock.",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Melbourne monk sentenced to 13 years for child abuse",
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Former monk jailed for child sexual abuse at Melbourne temples",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/former-monk-jailed-for-child-sexual-abuse-at-melbourne-temples-12800171",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:57:35.000Z"
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