Local Catholic priest removed from post after sexual abuse allegation

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Updated: Monday, September 2 2013

FORT WALTON — A Catholic priest has been removed from his post in Fort Walton Beach after allegations of sexual abuse.

Pensacola-Tallahassee diocese leaders say monsignor Michael Cherup has been accused of abusing a 15-year-old.

The alleged victim says it happened in 1993 during a trip out of state. At that time, Cherup was assigned to the cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola.

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