Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced the indictment of 36-year-old William F. Vatterott. Authorities alleged that Vatterott possessed at least two images of an unidentified underage nude male on his computer. Vatterott has served at churches in Ballwin and St. Cecilia Parish in the city of St. Louis. He was placed on administrative leave in 2011 after a complaint was filed with Ballwin police.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Vatterott was also accused of involvement in underage drinking and other inappropriate behaviors. Although no physical contact was reported, Father Vatterott was accused of participating in illicit electronic correspondence with the teenagers. If he’s found guilty, the pornography charge could land the indicted Catholic priest behind bars for up to 10 years. He could also be slapped with a hefty fine upwards of $250,000.
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