UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News
A priest accused of sexually abusing two boys told one of them he was “preparing” him for a girlfriend, a court has heard.
The Reverend Christopher Howarth, of Rocks Park Road in Uckfield, East Sussex, is accused of 20 offences against the boys, now aged 19 and 20.
Hove Trial Centre heard the former teacher paid money to the boys for his own sexual gratification.
He denies 19 of the charges which include six counts of sexual assault.
However, he has pleaded guilty to one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
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