A former Buddhist monk, Naotunne Vijitha, is jailed for 13 years and 2 months after a court found he sexually abused six girls at a Melbourne temple. Sources report the abuses involved children as young as four, and the conduct took place decades ago.
Outlets describe that the court hears Vijitha used sweets and other small items to lure children away, including chocolates, lollies, toys and books. Reporting focuses on the sentencing outcome in the County Court, including the judge’s order and the length of the term. While some outlets emphasize the temple setting and the leadership role, others highlight the age of the victims and the methods allegedly used to gain access. All accounts present the same core facts: a conviction for historical child sexual abuse and a custodial sentence.
