Former Roman Catholic priest in North Dakota accused of exploiting paralyzed man; faces prison

NORTH DAKOTA
The Republic

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Posted: January 05, 2012

BISMARCK, N.D. — A former priest faces prison time in North Dakota for using the money of a disabled man to participate in Internet scams.

Sixty-seven-year-old Cyprian Meier pleaded guilty in December to felony exploitation of a vulnerable adult. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines when he’s sentenced Feb. 17.

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