AUSTRALIA
ABC News
Catholic priest Ian Dempsey said it was a relief to have been cleared by a third investigation of sexual assault allegations.
South Australia’s Director of Public Prosecutions Adam Kimber released a statement saying no charges would be laid over allegations dating back more than four decades.
Traditional Anglican movement bishop John Hepworth alleged Monsignor Dempsey and two other priests sexually abused him at an Adelaide seminary in the 1960s.
Monsignor Dempsey said he was keen to get on with his work as the Brighton and Hallett Cove parish priest in Adelaide.
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