STOCKTON (CA)
KCRA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — The civil trial against the San Joaquin County priest who has apparently fled the country continued Wednesday in a Stockton courtroom.
Father Michael Kelly, in a letter to Bishop Stephen Blaire, said he returned to his native Ireland to be with family due to health concerns.
The civil case was put on hold Tuesday due to Kelly’s absence.
Judge Bob McNatt told the jurors they would hear from Kelly’s earlier deposition, and can consider Kelly’s departure when evaluating the case.
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