CANADA
Sarnia Observer
By Neil Bowen, Sarnia Observer
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The verdict in the sexual abuse trial of former priest Gabriele DelBianco is set for Feb. 24.
Crown and defence lawyer submissions to Justice Joseph Donahue wrapped up Thursday
The key issues are possible consent to sexual activity and the reliability of the evidence.
DelBianco pleaded not guilty to 16 offences involving four teenage girls during the 1980s.
The trial started Oct. 16 and testimony from four women, now in their 40s, ended in October. DelBianco chose not to testify.
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