GUAM
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The report states that Msgr. James Benavente misused over $13,000 in church money for his anniversary dinner.
Guam – Just moments after he was vindicated, a complaint was filed against Msgr. James Benavente for allegedly spending over $13,000 in church money for his personal use.
PNC obtained a board resolution from the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Agana, signed by Attorney Jacque Terlaje, who also represents Archbishop Anthony Apuron in a separate libel and slander lawsuit filed by four of the Archbishop’s alleged sex abuse victims.
The report from the catholic cemeteries was sent to both the Guam Police Department and the Attorney General’s Office today. In the report, it states that two checks were written to a Joshua Perez totaling $13,620 dollars for the purpose of Benavente’s 20th anniversary dinner back in June and July of 2014.
However, attached to the report is a receipt from the Catholic Cemeteries for $14,280 in reimbursement for Benavente’s 20th anniversary dinner.
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