Gender-based violence
The Diocese of Malaga will compensate Father Fran's victims while considering appealing liability rulingThe bishop announced on Wednesday that he would deposit the compensation of around 400,000 euros without waiting for the sentence to become final
Añádenos en Google The Bishop of Malaga in his appearance before the media on Wednesday. (Ñito Salas)Irene Quirante
15/07/2026 a las 13:25h.The Bishop of Malaga, José Antonio Satué, has spoken out following the sentencing of Father Fran, who received a 52-year prison sentence for drugging four women, sexually assaulting them and recording the asssaults.
After the provincial court's ruling, which declared the Church subsidiarily liable, Satué said that the diocese stands with the victims and intends to deposit the established compensation amounts as soon as possible, without waiting for the sentence to become final.
The bishop, however, also said that they are considering appealing the sentence regarding the diocese's liability.
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