Ex-priest seeks bond reduction, suppression

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A former priest accused of molesting boys asked the court to reduce his bond and suppress his statement to police.

The American Press reports ( ) the motions were two of six filed Wednesday by Mark Anthony Broussard.

Broussard is being held at the Calcasieu Correctional Center on $3.42 million bond.

The motion to suppress his statement was on Wednesday’s docket, but both sides met for a pretrial conference at which the dates were set. A hearing on the motions is set for April 10.

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