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Anglican Church strips former archdeacon Peter Coote of clergy position over sexual misconduct allegations
ABC
August 11, 2014
The Diocese of The Murray has revoked the licence of former archdeacon Peter Coote following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
The decision means Mr Coote can no longer hold any office or position as a member of the clergy within the South Australian diocese.
It came after more than 10 years of investigations and hearings by the Anglican Church Professional Standards Boards and reviews of their findings and recommendations.
Mr Coote was the parish priest at Happy Valley when he became the subject of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour complaints involving three women in the southern suburbs in 2004.
At that time Mr Coote was reprimanded.
An internal church investigation took place three years later when the Anglican Church’s Professional Standards Board decided to stand Mr Coote down.
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