Stay updated with breaking news from Smithstone house. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Prosecutors have been given the green light to press ahead with an appeal in the case of a priest who was acquitted of child sex abuse charges. Father Stephen Motroni, a former priest at St Mary’s RC church in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, was accused of sexually abusing two young brothers after plying them with drink and playing strip poker. He faced two historic charges of lewd and libidinous conduct against the children, aged between five and 13, in Scotland and on holiday in Italy. However, after hearing several days of evidence at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last year, Sheriff Michael Hanlon decided he did not have jurisdiction to hear the Italian charges and acquitted Mr Motroni of all other offences. ....
Go-ahead for Crown appeal after priest cleared of child sex abuse heraldscotland.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from heraldscotland.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.