ABC
August 25, 2009
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/25/2666193.htm?site=news
A former Anglican priest has denied allegations he sexually abused two altar boys at churches in Adelaide's northern suburbs in the 1970s.
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| Ex-priest denies abusing altar boys in 1970s Photo by flickr.com: dbking |
Wilfred Edwin Dennis has pleaded not guilty to three counts of indecent assault, one of gross indecency and one of carnal knowledge.
In the District Court in Adelaide, Dennis said he never had any sexual contact with one boy and the other's allegations were false.
Dennis denied telling an archbishop that he had sexually abused 41 boys.
In cross-examination, Dennis told the court one of the boys had showered at his home after visiting a swimming pool and a discussion has arisen about masturbation.
Dennis said the boy then masturbated in the shower, he had not discouraged it but he denied touching the boy or being attracted to him.
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