© Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon The case against Father Anthony Atter was stayed after his defence lawyer provided relevant documentation to the Crown counsel. The court case against a Catholic priest in rural Saskatchewan who was accused of sexual assault came to an end just a few hours after the trial jury was selected. Father Anthony Atter was set to stand trial in Saskatoon after being accused of sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual interference. Atter was the priest responsible for three parishes: St Gregory in Saint Gregor, Sask., St Ann in Annaheim, Sask., and St Anthony in Lake Lenore, Sask. Pfefferle noted allegations of sexual abuse are part of the Catholic Church legacy, so diligence is necessary when allegations come up.

Source: CBC News June 07, 2022 19:28 UTC