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“Sex assault victim resists gag order” & related articles

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Raymond Jacob says sharing his story is more important than cash by Jody Porter, CBC News Posted: Apr 4, 2013 8:25 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 4, 2013 8:24 AM ET ‘I would have liked to see our story be … Continue reading

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Nothing new on probe into Crown’s deal with priest

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The Hamilton Spectator Sat Mar 16 2013 09:36:00 Nicole O’Reilly Jose Silva, a former guest priest at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, was facing a charge of sexual assault following a complaint by an 18-year-old musician. Kaz Novak/The Hamilton Spectator … Continue reading

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House arrest for disgraced priest

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The Sudbury Star Wednesday, March 6, 2013 5:55:28 EST AM CAROL MULLIGAN The six-month house arrest, to which William “Hod” Marshall was sentenced this week in two historic cases of sexual abuse against Saskatchewan residents, was no sentence at all, … Continue reading

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Ministry continues to probe deal that let priest avoid sex charge

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The Hamilton Spectator 10 October 2012 Nearly six months after a priest facing a sexual assault charge was permitted to return to his native Brazil in a controversial Crown deal, the Ministry of the Attorney General continues to investigate the … Continue reading

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Possibly?!

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Father Joe LeClair has a court date tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 05 September 2012): 08:30 am, courtroom #5, Ottawa, Ontario courthouse (161 Elgin St.), “to be spoken to.” Chances are high that Father LeClair will NOT be there, but, as I … Continue reading

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Spectator Exclusive: Hamilton prosecutor at the centre of controversial cases

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The Hamilton Spectator 03 August 2012 Ken Peters Less than five weeks before Christopher Husbands allegedly opened fire in a crowded Toronto Eaton Centre food court, killing two and injuring five, he was in a Hamilton courtroom facing weapon charges. … Continue reading

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‘Mr. Silva will not be present today’

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The Hamilton Spectator 13 July 2012 “He had a responsibility to attend today.” That’s what assistant Crown attorney Carey Lee advised the court on May 9 when Father Jose Silva, facing one count of sexual assault, failed to appear. What … Continue reading

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Going inside the Silva ‘flee’ deal

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CHCH TV Hamilton, Ontario Wednesday, 11 July 2012 CHCH News went looking for answers as to how and why a deal was made to allow a Hamilton priest to leave the country, instead of standing trial on sexual assault charges. … Continue reading

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SILVA CASE: ‘Out of sight, out of mind’

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Law expert says Silva case is a no-win situation for Ministry of Attorney General, so expect silence The Hamilton Spectator 17 July 2012   PRIEST  Reverend Jose Silva spent two years at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church on Park Street … Continue reading

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‘Priest dumping’ case troubling

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Guelph Mercury 23 March 2012 A curious turn in a Hamilton sex assault case should be of interest to Catholics and non-Catholics alike in Wellington County. The case revolves around a priest, Rev. Jose Silva, who had been serving within … Continue reading

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