Romanian Prosecutor Detained for Covering Up Priest's Child Sex Abuse

Galați Prosecutor Detained for Allegedly Covering Up Priest's Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old Girl A prosecutor in Galați, Romania, has been detained for allegedly suppressing a case of sexual abuse committed by a priest against a 13-year-old girl. The prosecutor, Valerian Cuzi, is accused of destroying evidence that implicated the priest and attempting to bribe the victim's mother to remain silent. The bribe offer was reportedly 15,000 lei. "The prosecutor told me, 'Let's give him a bribe, take the money, and hush this up,'" stated the victim's mother in an interview. The investigation was reopened after the victim's mother discovered incriminating messages on her daughter's phone. These messages revealed inappropriate conversations between the priest and the girl, including the girl's claims of pregnancy. The prosecutor's actions have sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the integrity of the justice system. This is the first time a prosecutor has been detained in Romania since 2018 for similar actions. The priest now faces potential imprisonment if found guilty. The case underscores the importance of protecting children and holding those who abuse their power accountable.