KEY POINTS

1. The priest, Ilya Spirov, was given only 120 hours of correctional labor
2. The pedophile admitted guilty to his relationship with the child
3. He had sex with the child at least six times between 2021 and 2022

A Russian Orthodox priest has been sentenced to only 120 hours of correctional labor after having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

The priest, however, continues to pursue the girl and seeks to deprive the victim’s mother of parental rights, according to a report by Insider Russia.

Ilya Spirov, an active priest of the Russian Orthodox Church, fully admitted his guilt and reportedly repented, resulting in a lighter sentence under Article 134.1 of the Criminal Code.

“Considering the nature and degree of social significance of the crime committed, […] to impose on him a penalty of 120 hours of correctional labor,” the Aug. 23 verdict said, as quoted by Insider.

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