Updated:

Mar 8, 2018

Original:

Mar 18, 2012

Minnesota priest accused of sexual assault jailed in India

Rev. Joseph Jeyapaul allegedly sexually assaulted two underage girls in the Diocese of Crookston eight years ago. The Star Tribune reports the 57-year-old went to India before charges were filed in 2006. Jeyapaul denies the allegations and continues to work with children.

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