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After Bishop's Acquittal In Rape Case, Nuns Say They Will File Appeal
A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun, triggering emotional reactions from nuns who support the survivor, while the jubilant priest urged followers to "praise the lord and be happy"
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Bishop Franco Mulakkal Acquitted In Rape Case, Smiles As He Leaves Court
Bishop Franco Mulakkal, a former priest accused of raping a nun multiple times over two years in a case that sparked massive outrage and protests in Kerala, was acquitted by a court today.
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Court Reduces Priest's Jail Term To 10 Years In Kerala's Kottiyoor Rape Case
The Kerala High Court reduced the jail term of former Catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery in the Kottiyoor rape case to 10 years from 20 years by altering the charges from Section 376 (2) to Section 376 (1).
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Kerala Ex-Priest Jailed For Raping Minor Moves Court To Marry Survivor
Former Catholic priest convicted for raping a minor, Robin Vadakkumchery, has moved an application before the Kerala High Court for bail and temporary suspension of his sentence for two months so he can marry the survivor, who is now a 20-year-old woman studying in another state.
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Kerala Nun Moves National Women's Panel Against Rape Accused Bishop
A nun, who filed a rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has approached the National and State Women's Commissions besides the National Human Rights Commission, accusing the priest and his supporters of "harassing" her through various online platforms.
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Bishop Accused Of Kerala Nun Rape Prays In Church Before Court Appearance
Charged with rape, Bishop Franco Mullackal presented himself at a court in Pala, a small town 173 km north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, accompanied by priests, several female supporters and members of his family
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Kerala Priest To Spend 20 Years In Jail For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The priest, 51, has been sentenced to 60 years in jail in three different cases of rape and abuse of minor girls, but will be in jail for 20 years as the charges are concurrent.
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"May Meet Dead Priest's Fate": Kerala Nuns Turn Down Transfer Orders
Even as the Catholic Church's Jalandhar diocese reiterated its support for rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, five nuns leading the campaign against him said they have refused to accept transfer orders issued to them for fear of being targeted.
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Nuns Shouted At, Asked To Leave Father Kuriakose Kattuthara's Funeral
A group of nuns who attended the funeral of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, a key witness in the Kerala nun rape case who testified against accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, were shouted at and asked to leave the church compound in Kerala's Pallippuram by a section of people present there. The nuns were asked to leave as the media reportedly approached ...
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Priest Who Was Witness In Kerala Nun Rape Case Dead, Family Files Case
A priest who had given a statement against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the catholic priest accused of raping a Kerala nun, was found dead at a church in Hoshiarpur district in Punjab this morning. His family has filed a police complaint alleging he had feared for his life and had been attacked earlier.
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Rose Petals, Garland: Grand Welcome For Rape-Accused Bishop In Jalandhar
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest accused of repeatedly raping a nun, was showered with rose petals by his supporters as he reached Jalandhar today. Mulakkal, who was escorted by personnel of the Punjab Police, was released from a jail in Kerala yesterday.
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Rape-Accused Bishop Gets Bail, Can Enter Kerala With Conditions
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest accused of repeatedly raping a nun, has been granted bail by the Kerala High Court over three weeks after he was arrested.
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Bishop Arrested For Allegedly Raping Kerala Nun Stood Smiling In Court
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun in Kerala, has been sent to the custody of the police for two days by a court. His petition for bail was dismissed.
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Bishop Accused Of Raping Kerala Nun Arrested After 3rd Day Of Questioning
Franco Mulakkal, the Catholic priest accused of raping a nun, has been arrested after the third straight day of questioning today by the police.
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Bishop Franco Mulakkal Interrogated For 3rd Day By Kerala Police
Roman Catholic priest Franco Mulakkal was grilled by Kerala police for the third day Friday over allegations of rape and unnatural sex levelled by a nun against him.
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After Bishop's Acquittal In Rape Case, Nuns Say They Will File Appeal
A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun, triggering emotional reactions from nuns who support the survivor, while the jubilant priest urged followers to "praise the lord and be happy"
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Bishop Franco Mulakkal Acquitted In Rape Case, Smiles As He Leaves Court
Bishop Franco Mulakkal, a former priest accused of raping a nun multiple times over two years in a case that sparked massive outrage and protests in Kerala, was acquitted by a court today.
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Court Reduces Priest's Jail Term To 10 Years In Kerala's Kottiyoor Rape Case
The Kerala High Court reduced the jail term of former Catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery in the Kottiyoor rape case to 10 years from 20 years by altering the charges from Section 376 (2) to Section 376 (1).
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Kerala Ex-Priest Jailed For Raping Minor Moves Court To Marry Survivor
Former Catholic priest convicted for raping a minor, Robin Vadakkumchery, has moved an application before the Kerala High Court for bail and temporary suspension of his sentence for two months so he can marry the survivor, who is now a 20-year-old woman studying in another state.
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Kerala Nun Moves National Women's Panel Against Rape Accused Bishop
A nun, who filed a rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has approached the National and State Women's Commissions besides the National Human Rights Commission, accusing the priest and his supporters of "harassing" her through various online platforms.
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Bishop Accused Of Kerala Nun Rape Prays In Church Before Court Appearance
Charged with rape, Bishop Franco Mullackal presented himself at a court in Pala, a small town 173 km north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram, accompanied by priests, several female supporters and members of his family
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Kerala Priest To Spend 20 Years In Jail For Raping, Impregnating Minor
The priest, 51, has been sentenced to 60 years in jail in three different cases of rape and abuse of minor girls, but will be in jail for 20 years as the charges are concurrent.
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"May Meet Dead Priest's Fate": Kerala Nuns Turn Down Transfer Orders
Even as the Catholic Church's Jalandhar diocese reiterated its support for rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, five nuns leading the campaign against him said they have refused to accept transfer orders issued to them for fear of being targeted.
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Nuns Shouted At, Asked To Leave Father Kuriakose Kattuthara's Funeral
A group of nuns who attended the funeral of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, a key witness in the Kerala nun rape case who testified against accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, were shouted at and asked to leave the church compound in Kerala's Pallippuram by a section of people present there. The nuns were asked to leave as the media reportedly approached ...
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Priest Who Was Witness In Kerala Nun Rape Case Dead, Family Files Case
A priest who had given a statement against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the catholic priest accused of raping a Kerala nun, was found dead at a church in Hoshiarpur district in Punjab this morning. His family has filed a police complaint alleging he had feared for his life and had been attacked earlier.
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Rose Petals, Garland: Grand Welcome For Rape-Accused Bishop In Jalandhar
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest accused of repeatedly raping a nun, was showered with rose petals by his supporters as he reached Jalandhar today. Mulakkal, who was escorted by personnel of the Punjab Police, was released from a jail in Kerala yesterday.
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Rape-Accused Bishop Gets Bail, Can Enter Kerala With Conditions
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest accused of repeatedly raping a nun, has been granted bail by the Kerala High Court over three weeks after he was arrested.
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Bishop Arrested For Allegedly Raping Kerala Nun Stood Smiling In Court
Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun in Kerala, has been sent to the custody of the police for two days by a court. His petition for bail was dismissed.
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Bishop Accused Of Raping Kerala Nun Arrested After 3rd Day Of Questioning
Franco Mulakkal, the Catholic priest accused of raping a nun, has been arrested after the third straight day of questioning today by the police.
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Bishop Franco Mulakkal Interrogated For 3rd Day By Kerala Police
Roman Catholic priest Franco Mulakkal was grilled by Kerala police for the third day Friday over allegations of rape and unnatural sex levelled by a nun against him.
