A former bishop accused of sexually assaulting Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges. According to court reporting, prosecutors alleged the man used alcohol-fuelled gatherings as a way to meet victims and then commit sexual assaults. The case involved allegations tied to events described as parties where alcohol was provided. Both outlets report the outcome as an acquittal on all charges in the matter, meaning the court found insufficient grounds to convict. The reports focus on the number of charges—seven—and the general basis of the prosecution’s claims, including the alleged use of parties to facilitate contact with the complainants. No additional details about the evidence, trial length, or the court’s reasoning are provided in the supplied summaries. The articles agree on the core facts: the bishop was charged with sexual assault offences, the allegations concerned Aboriginal youths, and he is acquitted of the seven charges.