NORTH DAKOTA
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July 28, 2017 Joe Radske
WAHPETON, ND – Charges will not be filed against a Fargo Catholic Diocese priest accused of inappropriately touching girls.
Father Thomas Feltman was being investigated for what the diocese called “alleged conduct” involving his interaction with youth.
Richland County States Attorney Ron McBeth says that although Feltman’s behavior was socially unacceptable, “there is no evidence that the touching was done by Father Feltman for sexual reasons, which would be necessary in order to prove an element of a sex offense.”
Father Feltman’s Attorney said, “Father Feltman has always denied any “inappropriate touching”.
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