(ANSA) - Genoa, March 22 - A Genoa appeals court on Friday
upheld a sentence against a priest convicted of sexual violence
against children, attempting to induce child prostitution, drug
pushing and transfer of cocaine.
The tribunal confirmed the sentence against Don Riccardo
Seppia, former parish priest in Sestri Ponente, of nine years,
six months and 20 days in jail.
The court instead reduced from five years to four years and
eight months a sentence against former seminarian Emanuele
Alfano for alleged induction of child prostitution.
Don Seppia's defence lawyer Paolo Bonanni said his client
would appeal against the sentence to the Court of Cassation,
Italy's highest court.
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