Priest Facing Additional 24 Sex-related Charges

The Telegram
February 23, 2012

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George Ansel Smith, a Roman Catholic priest, consented to going back into custody after another 24 sex-related charges have come before the courts against him.

He was released from jail in December, when there were 38 charges in total against him that involved nine complainants claiming to have been abused by Smith between 1969 and 1989. When he appeared in provincial court in Corner Brook this afternoon, that total had risen to 62.

Smith, represented by attorney Tom Williams, elected to be tried by judge aone in Supreme Court. His arraignment is scheduled for March 5.