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Third Person Accuses 'Prophet' Of Abuse
Catello Now Faces 30 Charges
POSTED: 1:12 pm PDT July 13,
2009
UPDATED: 3:33 pm PDT July 13,
2009
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has come forward accusing a Las Vegas church leader and self-proclaimed prophet of child molestation.Las Vegas Metro police said the new information, from a juvenile victim, led to an additional charge of open and gross lewdness against 75-year-old Benito Catello. Police did not specify whether the person was a male or female.
Video: Church Member Describes 'Bedroom Exorcism'Catello is already facing 29 charges of sexual assault of a minor and lewdness with a minor.Police suspected there were more victims after two young girls came forward accusing Catello of molesting them at his home.Catello operated a non-denominational Christian church called The Ministry.His attorneys entered a not guilty plea in court last week.
Video: Church Member Describes 'Bedroom Exorcism'Catello is already facing 29 charges of sexual assault of a minor and lewdness with a minor.Police suspected there were more victims after two young girls came forward accusing Catello of molesting them at his home.Catello operated a non-denominational Christian church called The Ministry.His attorneys entered a not guilty plea in court last week.
Previous Stories:
- July 8, 2009: 'Prophet's' Lawyer Enters Not Guity Plea
- July 8, 2009: Woman Describes Bedroom 'Exorcism'
- July 7, 2009: 'Prophet' Blames 'Spirit' For Sex Assaults
- July 6, 2009: Vegas 'Prophet' Accused Of Sex Crimes
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