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Monk Charged With Sexual Assault

The Windsor Police have charged a local monk in a historical sexual assault case.

A family alleges the monk sexually assaulted a six-year-old child on multiple occasions approximately two years ago.

The incidents occurred at the Khemara Buddhist Temple on Howard Ave.

Police are concerned there may be a potential for other victims.

Then Phan, 38, from Essex County has been charged with 2 counts of sexual assault, 2 counts of sexual interference and 1 count of an indecent act.

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