Pastor Accused Of Fondling Parishoners During Exorcism
Police Say That Assaults Were Forced
POSTED: 1:29 pm EST November 14,
2002
UPDATED: 1:50 pm EST November 14,
2002
A jury is deliberating the fate of a local pastor who is accused of fondling two women during exorcism ceremonies.
Rev. Gennaro Joseph Piscopo (pictured, left), 50, is the former pastor at Evangel Christian Church in Roseville.He was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
He is accused of fondling female parishioners during a religious ritual called "The Deliverance" in 1995 and 2001. The victims are reportedly in their 30s and 40s.Roseville Police Chief Richard Heinz said at times the fondling was forced. He said that another person -- an unknowing accomplice -- would hold down the person as part of the ritual.No other people have been charged in the case, Local 4 reported.If convicted, Piscopo could face up to 15 years in prison.
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