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2 clusters · 2 sources · 17 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Legal proceedings against priest Binu Joseph

Overview

In Paranaguá, Brazil, Indian priest Binu Joseph Chollackal was placed under preventive detention following a criminal complaint by the Public Ministry of Paraná. The allegations include sexual violation through fraud, abuse of religious authority, and psychological violence against women, with incidents reported between 2010 and 2024.

The judiciary ordered the detention to protect the integrity of evidence and prevent the priest from influencing witnesses. Legal representatives for the priest and the Diocese of Paranaguá have maintained his innocence, noting that the proceedings are under judicial secrecy.

Entities

Paranaguá Diocese · Diocese of Misiones and Ñeembucú · Paranaguá · Osmar López Benítez · San Juan Bautista

Timeline

14 days ago

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Sources

itapuanoticias.tv · wochenblatt.cc