DA: Former priest charged with sex abuse

ALBANY (NY)
CBS 6 News WRGB

September 5, 2017

By Heather Kovar

BALLSTON SPA, NY — Michael Hands was arraigned in Saratoga County Court Tuesday, charged on nine counts involving sexual conduct with a minor.

Saratoga County DA Karen Heggen says the alleged crimes happened in July.

“Generally what occurred in this case is that we believe that the defendant allegedly made contact with a minor over the internet, and subsequently made plans to meet with that minor in person,” she said.

DA Heggen says they believe Hands met up with the minor in an undisclosed location in Charlton.

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