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	Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Can Travel for His Mother's Burial By Amy Sherman Centre Daily [Florida] September 18, 2006 http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/nation/15548378.htm A retired priest charged with sexual abuse can travel out of state for his mother's burial. Also in that case, Broward Circuit Judge Susan Lebow denied a motion by prosecutor Dennis Siegel to restrict private investigative activities being done on behalf of Neil Doherty. Lebow said she had no jurisdiction. Doherty's attorney, David Bogenschutz, asked to see the victim's counseling records. Siegel will review the records to determine if there is any information that would significantly benefit Doherty. Lebow may ultimately rule on what parts of the counseling records Doherty's attorney can view. Doherty, a former priest at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Margate, has been charged with sexually abusing a boy -- starting when the boy was 10 in the 1990s. If convicted, he could face life in prison. He denies the allegations. Several other alleged victims have filed civil suits against the Archdiocese of Miami accusing Doherty of abuse. Doherty, 63, is free on bond. His next hearing is Oct. 20. asherman@MiamiHerald.com
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