Early-retired Father Thomas R. (58) from Regensburg Diocese abused teenagers in his flat in Fürth, Bamberg Diocese, encouraging them to fornicate with clients in his bedroom.
R. has been in early retirement since 2015 for "health reasons". According to information from Gloria.tv, he was a "traditionalist" and used to help out with PiusX.
In spring, the Nuremberg-Fürth Regional Court sentenced him to a total of two years and eight months in prison for aggravated forced prostitution, sexual abuse and other offences.
The sentence became effective on 25 August. The crimes happened in 2019/2020. R. frequented homosex platforms. He pretended to be a young man, built up trust and motivated young homosexuals to visit him for fornication.
In his flat, he recruited the young men as prostitutes and, according to the judge, managed them "similar to a pimp". He earned small incomes from renting out his bedroom (25 euros).
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