RCMP charge priest with sexual assault

Metro
March 9, 2014

http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/966371/rcmp-charge-priest-with-sexual-assault/

RCMP have a charged a Catholic priest in the Alberta community of Manning with sexual assault against a minor.

Abraham Azhakathu, 59 was arrested on Friday and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. He was released on Saturday, with conditions that he not be alone with anyone under the age of 16 and that he reside outside the community of Manning, but not leave the province.

A minor came forward to report assaults that police believe occurred during 2013. The police were releasing few details to protect the minor’s identity, but confirmed Azhakathu was working as priest in Manning at the time.