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Deanna Hampton says her late son Trevor was sexually abused by Father Martin Kelly, who fled to Ireland during a civil trial

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has agreed to investigate the decision by the Calaveras County District Attorney to drop charges against an indicted priest found liable for numerous sex crimes

A former priest who was held liable years ago for sexually abusing multiple children in the greater Sacramento region is back in the spotlight.

The Office of the California Attorney General said Monday night that it will review the Calaveras County district attorney's decision to dismiss sexual assault charges against a Catholic priest.

Editors note: Father Michael Kelly served as priest of St. Patricks Church in Sonora from 1987 to 1997, during which he was also involved with overseeing youth soccer leagues.

Calaveras County charged Priest Michael Kelly with child rape. Then the DA initially lost the grand jury transcript and dropped the charges.

Calaveras County charged Priest Michael Kelly with child rape. Then the DA lost the grand jury transcript, sealed the case, and dropped the charges.

A Jackson man has been sentenced to 325 years to life in prison for crimes that were committed in Calaveras County in 2021.

Some races will be competitive, and others not, in Calaveras County's upcoming June Primary Election.

Republican George Radanovich of Mariposa represented the Mother Lode region in Congress for 16 years prior to declining to seek re-election in 2010.