Alleged second sex abuse victim’s testimony not allowed

STOCKTON (CA)
The Record

By Jennie Rodriguez-Moore
Record Staff Writer

March 24, 2012

STOCKTON – Testimony from an alleged second sex abuse victim of the Rev. Michael Kelly will not be allowed in the civil jury trial where a former Catholic altar boy has accused the priest of molesting him.

San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Bob McNatt decided late Thursday that the second person’s story will not be admitted to avoid prejudice.

Kelly, currently pastor at St. Joachim’s Church in Lockeford, is under criminal investigation over the second person’s claims.

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