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Northern News Services
Jeanne Gagnon
Northern News Services
Published Monday, May 14, 2012
IQALUIT
A former Iglulik Catholic priest, already facing 77 charges, will likely face at least one more, according to the Crown Prosecutor.
Eric Dejaeger’s charges include 68 that are sex-related, one count each of failure to appear in court, uttering threats and unlawful confinement as well as three counts each of assault and use of violence to prevent reporting of suspicious activity.
The 65-year-old accused is also facing one count of indecent assault and gross indecency in Alberta.
Crown prosecutor Paul Bychok said outside the court Dejaeger will likely face at least one more charge. During Dejaeger’s court appearance today, the Crown elected to proceed by indictment – which involves more severe punishment if there is a conviction – on the latest 38 charges.
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