据报道, 美国前NOLA牧师劳伦斯·赫克 (Lawrence Hecker) 因1970年代的儿童强奸和绑架罪被起诉, 93-year-old former NOLA priest Lawrence Hecker's trial begins for 1970s child rape and kidnapping charges, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.

对93岁的前新奥尔良牧师Lawrence Hecker的审判即将开始, The trial of 93-year-old former New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy nearly 50 years ago, is set to begin. Hecker面临严重的指控,包括强奸和绑架儿童,如果被定罪,可能被判处终身监禁。 Hecker faces serious charges, including child rape and kidnapping, with potential life imprisonment if convicted. 先前的拖延是由于担心他的智力能力,但最近的评估认为他适合受审。 Previous delays were due to concerns about his mental competency, but recent evaluations deemed him fit for trial. 该案突出了天主教会在处理虐待指控方面持续存在的问题。 The case highlights ongoing issues regarding the Catholic Church's handling of abuse allegations.