Former priest to plead guilty to historical sex charges: Lawyer – Nunatsiaq News

Jan 21, 2025

Eric Dejaeger’s trial adjourned to Thursday; faces 8 charges related to time in Igloolik between 1978 and 1982

Former Roman Catholic priest Eric Dejaeger, who is facing eight historical sex-related charges, will enter a guilty plea later this week, his lawyer Scott Cowan said in court in Iqaluit Tuesday.

Cowan did not specify which charges Dejaeger will plead guilty to when he returns to court on Thursday.

Dejaeger appeared in court Tuesday for only a few minutes before proceedings were adjourned. It was the second adjournment in the trial, which was supposed to begin Monday.

Dejaeger, 78, faces eight historical indecent assault and sexual assault charges involving six victims, according to court documents. The charges relate to his time working as an Oblate priest in Igloolik between 1978 and 1982.

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