Tasmanian sergeant received police funeral despite being accused of child sexual abuse

Minister was provided information about allegations against Paul Reynolds before ceremony

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A Tasmanian sergeant received a police funeral and a full honour guard despite the police minister’s office being provided with information showing that the officer was subject to child sexual abuse allegations.

The revelations are contained in documents released under right to information laws showing that the then police minister, Michael Ferguson, was provided information about allegations of criminal conduct against Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds after his death.

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