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Former bishop sex abuse trial jury told not to be swayed by church prejudice

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The trial of a former Catholic bishop accused of sexually abusing three young men has commenced, with the defense team formally entering pleas of not guilty. The accused maintains that the alleged incidents never occurred.

During opening arguments, the defense counsel cautioned the jury against allowing any potential prejudice regarding the Catholic Church to influence their verdict. The legal team emphasized that the proceedings should remain focused strictly on the evidence presented throughout the trial.

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