CANADA
CBC News
Former Catholic priest Eric Dejaeger spoke in his own defence January 21 at his trial in Iqaluit.
His appearance marked the first time he has addressed the court.
Dejaeger faces dozens of charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of Inuit children.
He has pleaded guilty to eight of the charges.
Dejaeger told the court he wanted “to take responsibility for his actions,” relating to those eight charges.
Defence lawyer Malcolm Kempt lead the former oblate priest to discuss his eight guilty pleas, one by one.
According to Dejaeger, the eight incidents of sexual abuse took place in his bedroom at the mission and involved only young boys.
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