Fr. Luis Fernando Franco Henao of West Springfield, Va., Charged with sexual battery of adult male in February, 2012

VIRGINIA
WUSA

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Va. (WUSA) – A Catholic priest is charged with the February 2, 2012 sexual battery of an adult male, according to police.

The victim reported the incident on Nov. 30. He said that he was sexually assaulted at Saint Bernadette Parish at 7600 Old Keene Mill Road. At the time the victim was seeking support and guidance from the suspect when the suspect allegedly touched him inappropriately.

Franco Henao turned himself over to police detectives on Dec. 19 when he was processed and released.

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