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Genoa, 3 May (AKI) – A Catholic priest in northern Italy was sentenced to almost a decade in prison for crimes that include attempted sexual violence against minors.
The court in the northwest city of Genoa sentenced Riccardo Seppia to nine years, six months and 20 days in prison and fined him 28 thousand euros. Prosecutors has sought 11 years and eight months behind bars.
“I ask for forgiveness for my moral behaviour,” Seppia said before the sentencing.
The Genoa court found Seppia guilty of attempted sexual violence and attempted prostitution of a minor. He was also found guilty of attempting to furnish cocaine to minors. His lawyer Paolo Bonanni said he would appeal in an effort to get a lighter sentence.
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