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Orthodox Cleric Faces Historic Assault Charge | Canada News
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An Orthodox clergyman in Edmonton faces a sexual assault charge from over 20 years ago, sparking outrage and raising questions about church accountability. The accuser, who reported the incident to police after years of silence, says she was ostracized by her church community for speaking out — despite having alerted church officials months earlier. While the church claims it’s cooperating with authorities and declining further comment, internal reviews dismissed the case as outside their jurisdiction because the alleged abuse occurred before the accused was ordained. The case, now prosecuted by indictment and potentially carrying a 10-year sentence, remains in its early stages with court proceedings set for September.
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