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Clerical sexual abuse

Ohio priest’s plea raises tech accountability concerns

News: Clerical sexual abuse

The Pillar
Jul 07, 2021
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An Ohio priest will plead guilty to federal child pornography and child exploitation charges, his attorney said in a court filing last week. The priest was arrested after using hookup apps and social media to meet and pay a male minor victim for sex, and to acquire pornographic selfies from minors through manipulation and extortion. 

The priest’s crimes …

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