Indiana priest accused of kidnapping, battering wife for ‘talking to another man’

INDIANAPOLIS (IN)
The Associated Press/WISH

March 1, 2018

An Indianapolis Catholic priest faces charges after being accused of attacking his wife and holding her against her will.

The Rev. Luke Reese is charged with criminal confinement, kidnapping, domestic battery, battery resulting in injury and intimidation.

Reese locked his wife inside his car at Central Avenue and East 34th Street on Sept. 24 after finding her with another man, prosecutors say. While driving through the city, the 49-year-old slapped and yelled at her while blaring heavy metal music.

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