Priest pleads guilty to 35 sex charges

CANADA
The Western Star

George Smith has pleaded guilty 35 of 62 sex-related charges against boys.

The Roman Catholic priest was accused of sexually abusing young males allegedly victimized nine boys during a 20-year period of serving western Newfoundland parishes.

Smith, who last resided in Truro, N.S., turned himself into the RCMP in Corner Brook late last year.

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