SOMERVILLE (MA)
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A former Somerville priest has been arrested amid allegations that he indecently assaulted a child over a span of several years.
Massachusetts officials announced that Reverend Paul A. LaCharite of Boston has been arrested on assault to rape a child and indecent assault and battery on a child charges.
In a press release on Friday, District Attorney Leone explained the allegations.
“We allege that this defendant, holding a trusted position within the Episcopal Church, indecently assaulted and touched the victim over several years, only ending his 10 year long predatory abuse of the victim when the defendant left the church,” said District Attorney Leone. …
The diocese released the a statement on Friday night that reads in part:
“The diocese is cooperating fully with the investigation, and is making arrangements for pastoral care for the congregations where Paul LaCharite had affiliations. The Episcopal Church’s canonical disciplinary process has been initiated, and we remain committed to making our congregations safe through transparency, diligence, care for victims and due process. We face this situation with real sorrow and concern for everyone affected.”
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