A former priest is being tried for qualified fraud, usurpation of functions and violation. The trial is taking place without the presence of the defendant, who is represented by his lawyer.
The accusations include qualified fraud, usurpation of functions and violation. The sexual coercion charge ultimately fell from the case after the victim's withdrawal, who chose not to pursue that accusation.
The case involves a former priest who faced various accusations related to his conduct. The violation of the functions he performed as a priest is said to have been the basis for some of the accusations. The process continues to proceed with the defendant's defense present.
