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Updated: 12:42 PM Aug 30, 2010
UPDATE: Sex Abuse Charges Dismissed Against Priest in Roane County
All sexual abuse and assault charges against a priest from Cincinnati who was expected to go on trial Monday have been dropped.
Posted: 9:27 AM Aug 30, 2010Reporter: Anna Baxter Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com |
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UPDATE: 8/30/10 @ 9:15 a.m.
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- All sexual abuse and assault charges against a priest from Cincinnati who was expected to go on trial Monday have been dropped.
Reverend Robert Poandl was indicted on the charges in February.
Police in Cincinnati say a 28-year-old man came forward and claimed that Poandl molested him on a trip to Spencer back in 1991 when he was just 10 years old. At the time, Poandl was filling in at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rectory in Roane County.
According to Roane County Prosecutor Josh Downey, the judge dismissed the case late Friday afternoon.
Downey tells WSAZ.com the judge ruled there were discovery issues that related to the medical records of the victim. The charges cannot be refiled in Roane County, according to the judge's ruling.
The state now has 90 days to decide whether it wants to take the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court. Downey says he is currently considering the matter, but has not made a decision on how the state will respond to the judge's order.
Statement from Survivors Network of Those Abused By Priests (SNAP)
"We hope this will be appealed to the West Virginia Supreme Court. It’s important that the truth of what happened gets to be aired in open court.
We know this victim and family. They are very credible and caring. This brave young man and his loved ones should be commended for coming forward quickly and having the courage and wisdom to contact law enforcement.
Regardless of whatever happens in the justice system, this victim has taken a key step toward healing himself and protecting other kids."
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.
UPDATE @ 10:50am
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A priest from Cincinnati facing sexual abuse and assault charges in Roane County has pleaded not guilty.
Reverend Robert Poandl was arraigned on the charges Friday morning.
Police in Cincinnati say a 28-year-old man came forward and claimed that Poandl molested him on a trip to Spencer back in 1991 when he was just 10-years-old.
At the time, Poandl was filling in at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rectory in Roane County.
Earlier this month, Poandl was indicted by a grand jury in Roane County on charges of sexual assault and abuse.
The judge set his trial for June 15.
Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.
ORIGINAL STORY
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A priest from Cincinnati indicted on charges of molesting a young boy in Roane County is expected to be in court Friday.
According to court records, Reverend Robert Poandl is scheduled to be arraigned at 10:00 a.m. Friday.
Police in Cincinnati say a 28-year-old man came forward and claimed that Poandl molested him on a trip to Spencer back in 1991 when he was just 10-years-old.
At the time, Poandl was filling in at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Rectory in Roane County.
Earlier this month, Poandl was indicted by a grand jury in Roane County on charges of sexual assault and abuse.
We have a crew inside the courtroom. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the very latest information.
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