LINCOLN (NE)
KLKN TV
January 23, 2019
By Brent BonFleur
A former Lincoln priest has waived his right to a formal arraignment and entered a not guilty plea to the courts, after being cited for giving alcohol to a minor.
A former Lincoln priest who was cited by police for giving alcohol to a minor has entered a not guilty plea to the courts.
Charles Townsend, 57, was cited on January 9 for giving alcohol to a 19-year-old.
Townsend was formerly a priest at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in south Lincoln.
In a written statement, Townsend waived his right to a formal arraignment and entered a not guilty plea.
He is scheduled to be back in court in March.
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