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Police: Priest Stole $1 Million for Lavish Lifestyle

(July 7) -- A Roman Catholic priest who reportedly disagreed with the church's position on homosexuality and was angry about being transferred stands accused of stealing more than $1 million from his parish. The Rev. Kevin Gray, 64, allegedly used the money to fund a double life filled with male escorts, designer goods,...

Background on larceny

Larceny is a crime involving the wrongful acquisition of the personal property of another person. It was an offence under the common law of England and became an offence in jurisdictions which incorporated the common law of England into their own law.

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