Conn. Priest Arrested on Firearms Charges

Waterbury Republican-American
July 19, 2013

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A Roman Catholic priest already under investigation over a complaint of alleged child sexual abuse has been arrested on federal firearms charges.

The U.S. Attorney's office said Friday that the Rev. Paul Gotta is charged with aiding and abetting the unlawful transport of a firearm and the purchase of a handgun by a juvenile.

Gotta's attorney, Moira Buckley, declined to comment.

Gotta is detained pending a detention hearing next week. Documents in the case are sealed.