Crime & Safety

Connecticut Priest Accused of Sexual Assault to Appear in Court

Rev. Paul Gotta, who was an administrator of St. Philip in East Windsor, faces seven counts of sexual assault along with firearm charges.

A priest who served as an administrator of St. Philip Church in East Windsor was set to appear in court today for pre-trial proceedings as he faces several sexual assault charges.

Rev. Paul Gotta, 55, of Bridgeport has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of sexual assault charges stemming from reported incidents that took place between Jan. 2012 and April 2013.

Gotta also faces separate federal firearms charges.

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