An acquittal for Father Stephen Amesse:
02 May 2017: Ottawa priest found not guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy
I am just home from the courthouse. I saw and heard the cheers and applause from the gathered throng of Father Stephen Amesse supporters. I saw the tears of a mother, a father, family members and friends. I saw the tears and agony of “Robert,” the young man who found the courage to go to police and bravely stick it through to the end – a bitter end indeed.
What happened at that courthouse today was both heartbreaking and disgusting.
And, I must say that I was taken aback by what seemed to me to some very subjective comments from the judge.
More later.
Please keep “Robert” and his family in your prayers.
Today was a not so gentle reminder that at times it is indeed a cruel cruel world out there.
Enough for now,
Sylvia