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  No Verdict in Deluca Sex Abuse Case Yet

By Amy Cherry
WDEL
November 30, 2010

http://www.wdel.com/story.php?id=608355876673

[with video]

No verdict reached Tuesday as jurors prepare for a second day of deliberations in the civil priest sex abuse trial brought by survivor John Vai.

WDEL's Amy Cherry reports. Audio Here

The jury is tasked with determining whether St. Elizabeth's parish in Wilmington acted negligently. If so, they must then decide on damages.

Kent County Superior Court President Judge James Vaughn has already entered a verdict finding defrocked priest Francis DeLuca liable. DeLuca, who did not appear in court, has previously admitted under oath to molesting Vai. The jury must also decide damages against DeLuca. Deliberations are scheduled to resume Wednesday at 9:30am.

 
 

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