AUSTRALIA
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A former Catholic priest and principal of a Salesian school in Victoria is fighting charges he sexually abused three students during the 1970s and 80s.
Frank Klep, 74, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court via video link on Friday charged with four counts of indecent assault against a male, which allegedly occurred while he was a priest and teacher at Salesian College Rupertswood at Sunbury.
Counsel for Klep plan to cross examine police and the complainants during a two-day committal hearing due to begin on November 28.
The hearing will determine if Klep should stand trial.
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