Priest Accused of Child Molestation Is Granted Bail in Gozo Court

Gozo News
August 19, 2014

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A young priest was arraigned in the Gozo Court this afternoon charged with child molestation.

Magistrate Paul Coppini granted a request made by Carmelo Galea, the priest’s lawyer, for the hearing to be held behind closed doors.

The court also agreed to a ban of the publication of proceedings, his name, or the name of the victims. The priest, hid his face from waiting reporters as he was taken in to court.

It is understood that the alleged abuse took place over several months.

The priest was granted bail against a personal guarantee and deposit.

The prosecution is being led by Inspector Sylvana Briffa