Latvia: 83-year-old priest sentenced to ten years for sexual violence against five girls
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The victims were young girls within the priest's community reach; his clerical standing is what created the access and trust.
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2024-05-01 · conviction and sentence
Kurzeme District Court, Latvia. An 83-year-old priest, born in 1941, was sentenced by the Kurzeme District Court to ten years' imprisonment for sexual violence against five girls in Talsi County, the youngest aged seven.
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- priestly standing over young girls in his community
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- national newspaper court reporting verdict and sentencing report '83-year-old priest sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual violence against minors', Baltic News Network (2024).
Reports the Kurzeme District Court conviction and sentence.
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