A prominent West Island deacon who used to speak publicly about sexual crimes has been charged with the production and distribution of child pornography following a police investigation.
William Kokesch, a 65-year-old deacon of St. Edmund of Canterbury Parish in Beaconsfield, was arrested Friday after police carried out two search warrants — one at his home in Pointe Claire and the other at the church.
The Archdiocese of Montreal announced on Saturday it immediately removed Kokesch from all ministry and pastoral activity.
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William Kokesch, a 65-year-old deacon of St. Edmund of Canterbury Parish in Beaconsfield, was arrested Friday after police carried out two search warrants — one at his home in Pointe Claire and the other at the church.
The Archdiocese of Montreal announced on Saturday it immediately removed Kokesch from all ministry and pastoral activity.
Read more: Deacon removed after child porn charges