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 reported that he spoke with one of the victims of priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of sexual crimes against minors, and the General Prosecutor's Office is currently examining cases related to 34 episodes of crimes committed over the past 23 years, and there are renewed discussions in the public sphere about the sex offender registry. (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)
Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė plans to present an action plan to the Seimas at the beginning of September, aimed at addressing sexual offenses against children, which includes public education and assistance to victims, and is also considering the possibility of creating a registry of individuals who have committed crimes. (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that sexual crimes committed by priests against children are crimes against humanity, demanding action and prevention from both the Church and the state, while prayers alone are insufficient. (translated)
After the pedophilia scandal involving priests in Lithuania, President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the Church and the state must actively collaborate in prevention and investigations, noting that the actions of priests are considered crimes against humanity and require not only prayers but also concrete actions. (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)
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 Lithuanian media was shaken by the shocking news about priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of 34 serious crimes against minors, and his past activities in the Paluknis community raise suspicions of unacceptable behavior, which had previously only been whispered about. (translated)
After the priests' pedophilia scandal in Lithuania, discussions arose about the public disclosure of the identities of the suspects, and politicians are proposing to amend the Criminal Code so that prosecutors would be required to make public the names of individuals suspected of pedophilia, considering the possibility of establishing a register of pedophiles. (translated)
The prosecutor's office referred the case to the court regarding two priests from the Archdiocese of Vilnius, who are accused of sexual crimes against minors and possession of child pornography, and the investigation revealed that one of the suspects may have been committing crimes for more than 20 years, shocking local communities and raising questions about the Church's role in protecting such situations. (translated)
A woman from Kalesninkai publicly spoke about a terrible experience with priest Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of sexual crimes against children, causing shock and disappointment in the community that previously held a positive opinion about this clergyman. (translated)
Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius demands constructive cooperation from the Church with law enforcement regarding two priests accused of sexual crimes against children and emphasizes that there should be no tolerance for sexual violence against children, and the reputation of institutions cannot be considered more important than the safety of the victims. (translated)
The pedophilia scandal involving priests in Lithuania is expanding, as 56-year-old priest Tadas Švedavičius is accused of sexual crimes against children that may have lasted more than two decades and involve six parishes, with the prosecution stating that there could be up to 11 victims, leading the public to raise questions regarding the silence and lack of information about such situations. (translated)
The Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, promises to review legal acts after law enforcement published information about priests accused of sexual crimes against children, and emphasized that the Church should respond more strictly to these cases and that society should react more actively to possible crimes. (translated)
Andrius Tapinas criticizes the Lithuanian Church for its inaction in the context of the pedophilia scandal, where a priest suspected of 34 sexual crimes against children could operate for 20 years without any response from the local community or the church. (translated)
The Archdiocese of Vilnius, Lithuania, is facing scandal in light of allegations of pedophilia involving two priests, 56-year-old Tadas Švedavičius, who is accused of sexual crimes against minors, and 51-year-old Ryšardas Peciunas, who is accused of possessing child pornography, according to evidence presented by the prosecutor's office. (translated)
The Archdiocese of Vilnius does not agree to disclose the names of two priests accused of sexual crimes against children and emphasizes that their priority is the protection of victims rather than publicizing the names of the offenders. (translated)
The kings, Tadas Švedavičius and Ryšardas Peciunas, are accused of horrific sexual crimes against children, including 34 various episodes related to child molestation and involvement in drinking, and they are currently suspended from their duties while the court examines the cases of these crimes. (translated)
