Bishop Farrell accuses Trump of decades-old misconduct

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A church leader has accused a famous person. The leader said this happened 65 years ago.

The church leader claimed the young man touched his holy clothes. He also made some bad suggestions.

The event took place in a big city. The church leader was there for a meeting.

He did not tell anyone about it then. He felt such things were not spoken about back then.

The bishop now says he will confirm his words. He is ready to swear on a holy book.

He will also take a truth test. The public figure must agree to do the same.

The bishop kept this secret for many years. He felt he could not stay silent anymore.

He remembers the event very clearly, like it was yesterday. He said he has carried this memory for a long time.

He felt shame at that time. He was a young priest and did not want trouble.

Now he is an old man. He said he has nothing left to lose.

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Who did the church leader accuse?

He accused a famous person.

When did the event happen?

It happened 65 years ago.

What is the bishop ready to do now?

He is ready to swear on a holy book and take a truth test.

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