AUSTRALIA
Gold Coast Bulletin News
A 77-year-old man believed to be a retired Catholic priest is facing almost 60 charges of sexually abusing children in Queensland, including on the Gold Coast.
The man is accused of indecently dealing with children in Brisbane, Logan and on the Gold Coast between 1977 and 1988.
The man, from Boronia Heights, is charged with 57 counts of indecent treatment of children and one count of common assault.
His case was mentioned in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court this morning, but the man was not required to appear. The matter was adjourned until May 13.
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