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Priest Accused of Selling Cocaine

Rev. Christopher Layden Faces Charges

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A Catholic Priest at the University of Illinois faces charges of selling cocaine from his church office and rectory.
Catholic Priest Christopher Layden Charged With Selling Cocaine

Christopher Layden

Peoria Police Department
Rev. Christopher Layden, 33, pleaded not guilty Sept. 11, 2008 to two counts related to selling cocaine. He was arrested at St. John's Catholic Newman Center, and has been suspended by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
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