KENTUCKY
WHAS
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) — The jury heard closing arguments in the James Schook trial on Wednesday, April 16 and started deliberating the case at about 2:20 p.m.
The former priest is charged with sexually abusing teenage boys back in the 1970s.
It was a short day in court Wednesday morning. The judge told the jury early on the prosecution expected to rest their case on Wednesday. Only one witness took the stand and the defense did not call anyone on their behalf.
The final witness to testify in this sexual abuse trial was LMPD Detective Rebecca Sanders. The Commonwealth questioned her about interviews and statements she took back when one of the alleged victims came forward.
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