Court docs reveal disturbing allegations against Woodburn priest

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[Woodburn police report – The Oregonian]

By KATU.com Staff and Dan Cassuto KATU News

WOODBURN, Ore. – Court documents released Tuesday afternoon reveal the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old boy by a Woodburn priest happened at his house following a church event.

Father Angel Perez, 46, a priest at Saint Luke Catholic Church, made his first court appearance in the afternoon after his arrest early Monday morning. Police began an investigation after they received a report that a child said Perez had inappropriately touched him.

Perez faces one count of first-degree sexual abuse, which is a felony. He’s also accused of giving alcohol to a minor.

Court documents say Perez invited the boy to spend the night at his house after a party. The boy told police Perez touched his genitals and took pictures using a cell phone very early Monday morning. The documents also say Perez was naked from the waist down.

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