Priest Charged With Molestation Bailed Out By Parishioners

California: A Roman Catholic priest accused of felony sex crimes against a 12-year-old boy has been bailed out by a group of parishioners who believe in his innocence.

Jose Alejandro Castillo pleaded not guilty Tuesday to seven counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under age 14 and one count of forcible lewd and lascivious acts with a child under age 14.

Prosecutors say Castillo molested the boy two years ago, and Ontario police say they suspect he molested at least two other teens.
 
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Hundreds of people affiliated with the Coalition to Exonerate Fr. Alex raised the $24,000 in bail money, said Ted Campos, director of the organization.