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	Gun Priest Keeps Links By Sam Riches The Advertiser December 3, 2007 http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22863382-2682,00.html A GUN-WIELDING Catholic priest at the centre of an investigation into child pornography has continued his association with the Church. Father Tony Pearson agreed to stand aside 12 months ago from his chaplaincy at the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry when the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide became aware of a police investigation following from information provided to the the Mulligan inquiry. As part of that investigation, police raided Father Pearson's office at the Otherway Centre, allegedly uncovering pornographic material and weapons photographs taken in Afghanistan. The weapons pictures have been referred to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. Despite agreeing to stand aside pending the outcome of the police investigation, Father Pearson has continued his association with the centre, mounting presentations displaying photographs of his trips to Afghanistan. Staunch parishioners refuse to believe allegations against Father Pearson. Monsignor David Cappo and Archbishop Philip Wilson have been briefed about the investigation. A request to speak to Monsignor Cappo yesterday was referred to the Catholic Communications media unit. "We cannot comment as the police are investigating and have asked us not to comment," spokeswoman Elizabeth Hook said. No charges have been laid despite the lengthy investigation and images allegedly found on an office computer used by Father Pearson. Inspector Mark Trenwith of the Pedophile Task Force would not say yesterday if any claims had been substantiated.
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