Sri Lankan court releases senior Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse on bail
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-05-22 21:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Religion, Law & Courts, Sri Lanka, Sexual Violence, Crime & Justice
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Friday released on bail a senior Buddhist monk who was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, in a case that has stirred heated debate in a country where Buddhism is the main religion.
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