JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A Honduran man who federal authorities say was molested as a teen by a Pennsylvania priest recanted at the priest's trial on sexual tourism charges.
The alleged victim, who is now 24, testified in a federal courtroom in Johnstown on Tuesday that he was never molested by the 70-year-old priest, the Rev. Joseph Maurizio.
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The Associated Press does not identify alleged victims of sexual abuse.
The man acknowledged accusing Maurizio during a previous interview with investigators, but now says he felt pressured.
He also says U.S. Embassy officials prevented him from getting a visa when Maurizio's attorney tried to get him into the United States to testify on behalf of the priest at an earlier proceeding.
Two other Honduran men testified the priest either abused them or offered them favors for sex or explicit photos, however.
This story was written by The Associated Press.