Hibbing priest faces sexual misconduct allegations

Published 10:14 am Thursday, May 7, 2015

HIBBING — The Diocese of Duluth and law enforcement documents say a priest in northern Minnesota has been arrested on allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor.

The 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday and was being held at St. Louis County Jail as of Wednesday. According to documents, he faces a potential charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim younger than 16.

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