Karadima’s defense tried to prevent the priest from declaring at court by the interjection of an appeal. But the catholic priest should declare at court and not in a monastery.

Because Karadima refused to attend last September 21st interrogation, arguing that he had health problems, the magistrate has to set a new date for the questioning.

It is important to note that this civic sue was done by three of the victims: Juan Carlos Cruz, James Hamilton and José Murillo who are accusing Karadima of sexual assault.