You can see why rape victims don't want to go to court.
Without witnesses or a confession your word is not enough, so this verdict will put victims off reporting even more.
There is no doubt that Pell is a hated man amongst the victims of pedo priests in the community. The way he handled the administration of victim compensation in such a non "Christian" way. Putting the reputation of the Church above the needs of the victims and their betrayed families has made him many enemies.
