SANTA MONICA (CA)
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By Kate Parkinson-Morgan
The arraignment of a St. Anne’s Catholic Church and Shrine priest accused of sexual battery is delayed until later this month.
Rafael Raygoza Venegas, 38, was booked and charged Monday with two misdemeanors, sexual battery and supplying alcohol to someone younger than 21.
The date of the arraignment, during which Venegas will plead either guilty, not guilty or no contest to the charges brought against him, is set for August 21.
Accompanied by his attorney, Venegas came to the Santa Monica Police station Monday afternoon and surrendered after the Santa Monica City Attorney’s office filed charges.
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