Arrest Warrants Signed for Somerset County Priest

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Two arrest warrants have been signed and sent to Interpol from the Honduran government.

Reverend Joseph Maurizio is facing charges of child sex abuse and exploitation charges. About a week ago the 69-year-old was in federal court and detained in jail. Investigators say they found images of child pornography on his computer at his church in Central City.

A federal magistrate judge issued a motion saying the U.S. Attorney’s office still needs to provide additional evidence against Maurizio.

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