CANADA
CBC News
A Nunavut judge is expected to hand down his decision in the case of Eric Dejaeger, a former Catholic priest charged with sex crimes, on Friday.
Former Catholic priest Eric Dejaeger leaves an Iqaluit courtroom in January 2011 after his first appearance for child sexual abuse charges in Igloolik dating back to the 1970s. A Nunavut judge is expected to hand down his decision in the case on Friday. (Chris Windeyer/Canadian Press)
Dejaeger’s trial began last November. Since then there have been two lengthy adjournments and the number of charges has gone up and down as new counts were added and others dismissed.
Dejaeger, 67, has pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecent assault. He pleaded not guilty to 68 other charges relating to allegations of sex crimes against children in Igloolik three decades ago. More than 40 complainants testified during the trial.
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