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St. Cloud Priest Charged With Sexually Exploiting Woman During Spiritual Guidance
Aaron John Kuhn faces third-degree criminal sexual conduct charges for abusing his role as spiritual adviser to a woman over several years, according to the Stearns County Attorney.
- On Monday, Oct. 6, Aaron John Kuhn, 47, a Catholic priest with the St. Cloud Diocese, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Stearns County court.
- Between September 2019 and October 2022, the woman told law enforcement she had sexual contact with Kuhn while he provided spiritual direction in Wadena, Stearns and Benton counties, including Sartell and St. Cloud.
- Court papers allege Kuhn `wrongfully and unlawfully engaged in sexual penetration` and church-affiliated witnesses interviewed by investigators confirmed Kuhn acknowledged sexual contact.
- The Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community placed Kuhn on administrative leave in the summer of 2024 after an allegation, and Bishop Patrick M. Neary said he will undergo a professional evaluation.
- Allegations describe escalation over time, with the woman repeatedly asking Kuhn to stop while he used his spiritual adviser role to manipulate and pressure her.
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