Priest and two women accused in Rome exorcism scam
In Rome a priest, Rev. Domenico Bernardini, 56, Rosa Rosati, 70, and Jose Fabiani, 43, face charges over a bogus exorcism scheme. They bound young women, iced them, and recited prayers while allegedly extorting money. Authorities say they posed as liberators from evil spirits and kept payments, with a total reported at least $580,000. Police fear similar ceremonies occur in private Rome homes.
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Exorcism Scheme Reported Near Rome In Institute
Police investigate a scheme where a priest with bishop approval allegedly used exorcisms on two women and kept about 30 others at a decaying mountain institute 30 miles south of Rome. Mothers wrote to authorities. charges include crime association, fraud, assault, and deprivation of will.
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