MINNESOTA
Faribault County Register
June 23, 2013
by Paula Gibbins – Register Staff Writer (pgibbins@faribaultcountyregister.com) , Faribault County Register
The Blue Earth Law Enforcement Center courtroom was filled on Monday, June 17. People wanted to see what would happen to Father Leo Koppala, 47, who was recently charged with criminal sexual conduct.
What happened was not what the defending attorney, Philip Elbert, was hoping for. He requested that the bail be set at a lower amount so it’s more feasible for Koppala to pay it. But, Judge Douglas Richards did not feel he could make a decision on that until he could make a more informed decision relating to other aspects of the case.
The bail was previously set at $75,000 and Elbert’s request was for $20,000.
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