Acadia Parish priest pleads not guilty to child sex crimes

Acadia Parish priest pleads not guilty to child sex crimes

CROWLEY, La. (NEWS 15) — An Acadiana priest has entered a not guilty plea to child sex crime charges. Father Korey Lavergne, 37, who is facing three counts of indecent behavior, submitted his plea in writing. This development means Lavergne…

Small Parish Shaken as Acadia Priest Hit With Child Sex Charges

A Catholic priest serving at St. Edward Catholic Church in the small community of Richard is now formally facing three felony counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to court filings in Acadia Parish. Father Korey Lavergne, 37, is slated for arraignment on March 20 at the Acadia Parish Courthouse. He was arrested in mid-January, posted bond, and the charges stem from alleged contact with a minor at the parish. The Diocese of Lafaye