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Once a familiar face in parishes and the media

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Once a familiar face in parishes and the media — former priest Alain is now in court

FACTS

  • Alain B. (74) is on trial in Oudenaarde for sexual abuse and is said by the Ghent diocese to have confessed
  • He served in Brakel, Lierde, Aalter, Geraardsbergen and Evergem
  • The alleged abuse of a vulnerable adult dates back to 2017, shortly after he started in Brakel

TAKEAWAY

The gap between public image and the allegations makes this case hit even harder.

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