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Parish Priest speaks on allegations of sexual abuse
The Parish Priest of a Church in Marawila, who is said to have sexually abused a 15-year-old school student, said he intended to obtain a fair judgment on the false allegations made against him and get the issue resolved.
In a statement uploaded on social media, the priest concerned said he intends to resolve the issue pertaining to him through a fair judgment.
“I thank all those who made the allegations against me independently or through provocations. I also thank the parishioners who came in buses to support me. The beautiful thing which is left for me is the love which the parishioners had shown towards me during this time of difficulty,” he added.
Meanwhile, Bishop of Chillaw Rev. Valence Mendis said the Church cannot say or decide anything on the concerned priest as the matter is before the Courts now.
"We cannot do anything now as the matter has gone before courts at the moment. We will have to wait till the case is completed. Also, there are two sides to any story,” he added.
The Children and Women's Bureau of Marawila Police had launched an investigation to arrest a Parish Priest of a Church in Marawila who is said to have sexually abused a 15-year-old school student from time to time for almost a year. (Yohan Perera)
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