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Criminal

Mar. 9, 2007

Statutes Unfair, Accused Priest Claims

LOS ANGELES - A former Roman Catholic priest has asked a court to throw out sexual-abuse charges against him, arguing that a new state law discriminates unfairly against homosexuals.

By Ryan Oliver
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - A former Roman Catholic priest has asked a court to throw out sexual-abuse charges against him, arguing that a new state law discriminates unfairly against homosexuals.
      Disgraced priest Michael Baker is accused of sexually abusing two teenage brothers. Baker's attorney, Donald Steier, says in court papers filed last month that Calif...

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