Priest Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

SOUTH DAKOTA
KDLT

A catholic priest at a hospital in Aberdeen has been fired after allegations of sexual harassment.

Father Charles Emezie is a priest of a diocese in Nigeria and has been a chaplain at Avera St. Luke Hospital and Avera Mother Joseph for over 18 years. Emezie was accused of sexually harassing female staff members.

The church investigated the allegations and decided to release Emezie from his duties.

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