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Appellate Practice

Jul. 20, 2006

State Supreme Court Will Hear Appeal of Priest Abuse Case

The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review a lower court's decision that overturned the case of the first Catholic priest convicted of abuse in recent times.

By Sandra Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer


The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review a lower court's decision that overturned the case of the first Catholic priest convicted of abuse in recent times.
      Fernando Lopez was convicted in 2005 of molesting three boys. His case marked the first time a priest was found guilty since police began investigating allegations of widespread abuse...

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