Jury trial begins for Iron Range priest accused of criminal sexual conduct

MINNESOTA
Northlands News Center

By Ramona Marozas

Hibbing, MN (NNCNOW.com) — A five-day jury trial of a Hibbing, Minn., priest, who is currently on administrative leave, began on Tuesday.

Jurors were selected for the case in which Brian Lederer faces six charges of criminal sexual conduct, as well as a charge of possession of child pornography.

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Three of the 30-year-old’s alleged victims were under 13, and another was under 16, according to the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office.

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