Two Vic priests face further abuse charges

AUSTRALIA
Sydney Morning Herald

May 3, 2013

Belinda Merhab
AAP

More complainants have come forward alleging they were sexually abused by two accused pedophile priests, a Melbourne court has heard.

Former Rupertswood College principal Frank Gerard Klep, 69, of Burwood, appeared for a committal mention on Friday over six charges of indecently assaulting a male at Sunbury and Chadstone in 1974.

The hearing was adjourned to May 31 after the Melbourne Magistrates Court was told another five complainants had come forward with allegations against Klep.

Eleven fresh charges have also been laid against former Eltham parish priest Wilfred James Baker.

The 76-year-old, who appeared in court clutching a walking frame, is now facing 25 charges after several new complainants came forward.

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