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  Sacerdote Accusato Di Pedofilia. Indaga LA Procura Di Lanusei

L'Unione Sarda

July 6, 2008

http://unionesarda.ilsole24ore.com/dettaglio_cronache_dalla_sardegna/?contentId=31237

Un’accusa infamante che gli e crollata addosso come un macigno. Don Gavino Lai, 81 anni, originario di Ulassai, canonico della diocesi d’Ogliastra, ex preside dell’istituto magistrale Maria Immacolata di Lanusei e sotto inchiesta per abusi sessuali su minori: il sacerdote avrebbe rivolto le sue turpi attenzioni su due bambini, addirittura all’interno di un confessionale, durante una messa celebrata al santuario Madonna d’Ogliastra.

[translation]

A priest at Ulassai investigated for pedophilia.

The Prosecutor of Lanusei is investigating

The Rev. Gavino Lai, 81-years-old, according to the charges had shown his sexual attention towards two children inside the confessional.

A priest accused of pedophilia. The disgraceful accusation fell unto him as a rock. The Rev. Gavino Lai, 81-years-old, originating from Ulassai, a canon from the diocese of Ogliastra, former principal of the Istituto Magistrale Maria Immacolata of Lanusei is under investigation for sexual abuses committed on minors: he allegedly would have targeted two children, even in the confessional, during a mass celebrated at the sanctuary of the Madonna d’Ogliastra.

The Public Prosecutor started the investigation some time ago, following a report based upon insistent rumors. The home of the elderly priest has also been searched but the outcome is being kept strictly reserved.

 
 

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