Hibbing priest charged with 5 counts of criminal sexual conduct, faces life behind bars

MINNESOTA
Northlands News Center

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By Kevin Jacobsen

Hibbing, MN (NNCNOW.com) — A Hibbing priest accused of criminal sexual conduct with three minors could face life in prison, if convicted.

Father Brian Lederer made his first appearance before a judge in St. Louis County Court on Thursday.
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The criminal complaint paints a disturbing picture of the priest’s alleged actions over the past nine months.

Two of the victims came forward on Tuesday alleging they had been sexually assault by the 29-year-old, which led to the arrest of Lederer who has been a priest at Blessed Sacrament Church since 2012.

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