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July 20, 1893
Grand Rapids Herald
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
What is this article about?
In Duluth, Lake County, on July 19, a grand jury indicted Catholic priest Father Connelly on four counts including two rapes, abduction, and indecent assault against 18-year-old Lena Sutherland, allegedly drugged; defense claims consent.
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Priest Indicted for Rape.
Duluth, July 19.—The grand jury of Lake county today returned four indictments against Father Connelly, the Catholic priest who is charged with raping Lena Sutherland, an 18-year-old girl on May 20. Two of the indictments are for rape on separate occasions, one for abduction and one for indecent assault. It is alleged that the priest induced the girl to come to the house, drugged and then assaulted her. The defense does not deny criminal intimacy but sets up that it was with the girl's consent.
Duluth, July 19.—The grand jury of Lake county today returned four indictments against Father Connelly, the Catholic priest who is charged with raping Lena Sutherland, an 18-year-old girl on May 20. Two of the indictments are for rape on separate occasions, one for abduction and one for indecent assault. It is alleged that the priest induced the girl to come to the house, drugged and then assaulted her. The defense does not deny criminal intimacy but sets up that it was with the girl's consent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Priest Indictment
Rape Charges
Abduction
Indecent Assault
Drugging Allegation
Consent Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Father Connelly
Lena Sutherland
Where did it happen?
Duluth, Lake County
Story Details
Key Persons
Father Connelly
Lena Sutherland
Location
Duluth, Lake County
Event Date
May 20 And July 19
Story Details
Grand jury indicts Father Connelly on four counts: two rapes on separate occasions, abduction, and indecent assault of 18-year-old Lena Sutherland on May 20. Alleged inducement to house, drugging, and assault; defense admits intimacy but claims consent.