A 70-year-old man is being tried in Riga for 28 sexual offenses against children and pornography committed while he posed as a false healer. (translated)
Smo gnili. In postajamo še bolj gnili. Moški pošlje dečku po Messengerju fotografije golih žensk in svojega nabreklega tiča. Isti moški je obsojen, ker je spolno občeval z dvema otrokoma. In potem pride višje sodišče in reče: ja, slika nabreklega tiča, poslana otroku, to pa še ni pornografija. Golota še ni dovolj. Mora biti bolj izrazito, pretirano, drastično. Moraš otroku skoraj dokazati, da mu je to “negativno vplivalo na razvoj”, drugače pa, no, saj veste, nič. Sodišča se igrajo z besedami, dokler otrok ni več otrok, ampak “oseba, pri kateri še nismo dokazali negativnih posledic”. Samo spomnimo se celjskega višjega sodnika, mislim, da se piše Kmet, ki je pred časom v svoji obrazložitvi za ponovno sojenje pedofilu, dedku deklice, obrazložil, da bi obtoženec moral “zaslišati obremenilno pričo”, na sodišču. In da ni dovolj, da se je sodišče uprlo na pisno mnenje sodne izvedenke za klinično psihologijo. Šlo je za šest let starega otroka. Torej, po Kmetovo, dedek najprej nekaj let posiljuje svojo vnukinjo, potem pa bi jo v zvezi s tem še zasliševal na sodišču. To ni pravna razlaga. To je izgovor za gnilo državo. Sramota! https://t.co/G8w53rLDZS #pravosodje #pedofilija #sramota
An Italian citizen in Istria has been criminally reported on suspicion of exploiting children for pornography after filming naked children at a pool with a watch that has a camera. (translated)
After 15 years in prison for sexual crimes against minors, the most notorious pedophile in Vilnius, Vadimas Kaluginas, has been arrested again on new charges that shortly after being released from prison he used sexual violence against children once more. (translated)
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda strongly criticizes the Church for the pedophilia scandal, stating that it should be interested in transparency and restoring trust, as recent allegations against a priest for sexual crimes against minors cast a shadow over both the state and the Church. (translated)
Father Tadas Švedavičius, accused of pedophilia and having 34 criminal episodes, is still walking free while awaiting a court session, and people's outrage is caused by the decision not to apply detention, even though the asset seizure has been extended to ensure compensation for the victims. (translated)
Almost 30 members of the Lithuanian parliament propose to establish a public registry that would publish the names of sexual offenders against children for five years, in order to ensure the protection of children and disclose the data of convicted individuals, except for information that would allow the identification of the victims. (translated)
The Archbishop of Vilnius, Gintaras Grušas, announced that he was contacted by one of the victims in the sexual crimes case against priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of pedophilia and other crimes, and the case is currently being examined in the Vilnius District Court. (translated)
Tadas Švedavičius, a priest accused of sexual crimes, is requesting to be released from the priesthood, and the Archbishop of Vilnius, Gintaras Grušas, has confirmed that this case will continue to be reviewed by the Vatican to decide on further proceedings. (translated)
Attorney Kunigo R. Peciunas stated that his client feels very unsafe following statements regarding his alleged involvement in pedophilia in a church environment. (translated)
After a week of silence in the pedophilia scandal, priest Ryšardas Peciunas, accused of possessing child pornography, claims that the images found on his computer were allegedly sent to him by the children's parents, and he firmly denies any wrongdoing, although the General Prosecutor's Office has already submitted the case to the court for sexual offenses against minors. (translated)
Ilma Skuodienė, the director of the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service, states that in the criminal case where a priest is accused of sexual crimes against minors, the victims are already adults, and the case consists of 34 crime episodes committed over 23 years. (translated)
M. Sinkevičius held a discussion about the return to the registry of sex offenders against children, emphasizing the need to ensure children's safety and encouraging ministries to strengthen prevention and information about inappropriate behavior. (translated)
A priest of the Vilnius Archdiocese, accused of 34 sexual offenses against minors over 23 years, is linked to a case in which 11 adult victims have been recognized, and the General Prosecutor's Office claims that this case reveals serious issues of public perception and image related to priest pedophilia. (translated)
The head of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, I. Ruginienė, spoke about priests who have faced serious accusations of sexual offenses against minors, emphasizing the need for transparency and a principled approach within the Church so that the community can return to a safe environment, as even one such case is too many. (translated)
In Vilnius, A. Toliatas comments on the pedophilia scandal involving priests that has shocked Lithuania, noting both spiritual and social issues, and expresses hope that the affected individuals will receive the necessary help and that the responsible institutions will take action to prevent such crimes from happening again. (translated)
In the last six months, more than 200 cases of sexual violence against children have been recorded, with people often speaking out about the abuse only at an older age. (translated)
The article deals with the issue of pedophilia among priests in Lithuania and its devastating impact on the lives of children, reflecting on the expansion of this problem from rural churches to parliamentary spaces. (translated)
In the face of the priests' scandal, new allegations have emerged in Lithuania against two Catholic priests for child sexual exploitation and pornography, while experts discuss the systemic roots of the problem, prevention strategies, and support for victims, emphasizing the need to recognize that this is not just the sins of individual people. (translated)
The pedophile scandals of Lithuanian priests have prompted many clergy to speak out about their experiences and to urge the faithful not to judge all priests based on one person, while the Church leadership continues to try to hide negative cases and forbids speaking about these crimes. (translated)
