Current trials in Ticino –
A priest accused of having sexually assaulted four minors
The 56 -year -old man – tried since Thursday – is accused of having attacked nine people when he worked in the diocese of Lugano.
The priest has been tried at the Ticino Cantonal Court of Lugano since Thursday after being accused of sexual assault by nine people.
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The trial of a priest opened Thursday morning at the Ticino Cantonal Criminal Court in Lugano. This 56 -year -old man is accused of having sexually assaulted nine people, including four minors. The man has been in early execution of sentence for nine months.
According to the indictment, sexual crimes took place between 2015 and 2023. Within the diocese of Lugano, man was responsible for spiritual assistance and support for young people. In addition, he was a teacher in different secondary schools, co -responsible for religious education at school and was part of different commissions.
The 50 -year -old is accused of multiple sexual constraints, sexual acts with people incapable of discernment or resistance, multiple sexual acts with children as well as pornography.
The trial takes place behind closed doors, only journalists are allowed to attend.
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