Former New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, sentenced to life for child rape, first clergy conviction in city for this crime.

Former New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to child rape. The case, delayed due to questions about his mental competency, also involved claims of other sexual abuses dating back to 1975. The sentencing included victim impact statements and marks the first time a Catholic clergyman in New Orleans has been convicted of child rape. The archdiocese has faced bankruptcy due to numerous abuse allegations.

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