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Former priest tried for fraud and rape on the mainland to learn verdict on September 30
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Former priest tried for fraud and rape on the mainland to learn verdict on September 30

dnoticias.pt15 September 2026 at 15:34

The former priest being tried for fraud, rape and usurpation of functions will learn the verdict of the case on September 30 at the Vila Real Court. The information was confirmed by a judicial source.

The trial began on May 12 and has been proceeding behind closed doors. Today the final arguments of the case took place, with the panel of judges setting September 30 as the date for the reading of the verdict.

The former priest, who is over 80 years old, is accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of one count of aggravated fraud and one count of usurpation of functions.

Why this matters

This case directly affects the alleged victims of the crimes committed by the former priest, who are now awaiting the judicial decision. For the local community, the trial represents a moment of closure for a process that has generated great public attention in the Vila Real region.

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