Catholic priest jailed after sexually abusing vulnerable teenage boy he claimed was 'possessed'
A former Catholic priest has been sentenced to five years in prison by Jersey's Royal Court after he was found guilty of historic sexual offences against a child.
Piotr Antoni Glas, 61, committed three counts of gross indecency against a teenage boy between 2005 and 2007 while he was a trusted member of the clergy.
The court heard how Glas groomed the victim and his family, "showering them with gifts" to gain access to the child before performing sexual acts in front of him to satisfy his own fantasies involving feet.
During the trial, the court heard that Glas carried out 'exorcisms' on his victim and would 'playfight' before carrying out the sexual acts.
The victim's parents witnessed their son being held down by two men while he struggled and were left "shocked and appalled", thinking they were acting in his best interests to allow Glas to treat him as he was "possessed".
During sentencing and speaking directly to Glas, Deputy Bailiff Robert MacRae said: "You offered friendship, financial and spiritual support... showering him with gifts and attention.
"You abused the trust this child, his mother and father had in you, not only once but on many occasions to satisfy your own sexual needs.
"You did so knowing what you were doing was wrong, knowing that the child in your care was vulnerable and he'd been entrusted to you in your care, in your home, because the family looked up to you as their priest."
He added: "You arranged for a series of exorcisms, on the footing that the child you had abused was possessed. You went to his parents independently and persuaded them that he was possessed and should be subjected to the brutal process."
Alongside the five-year jail term, the court also ordered Glas to have no contact with his victim for the rest of his life and to pay £12,200 in compensation for counselling costs.
Detective Constable Caroline Foord from the States of Jersey Police added: "Glas's behaviour was manipulative, abusing his position of trust.
"As a result, his offending behaviour remained unchallenged for a prolonged period of time and he took advantage of opportunities to groom the victim for his own sexual gratification.
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