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Bishop Emanuel Shaleta
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Chaldean Catholic Church

Shaleta to face criminal trial

The Pillar
Aug 31, 2026
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After a two-day preliminary hearing, a spokesperson for the San Diego County District Attorney’s office told media Friday that Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta will face a full trial on 16 counts of money laundering and embezzlement.

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta. Credit: Chaldean Eparchy of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego.

The bishop, who until March led the Chalde…

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