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Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rules
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dane Kelly , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The priest, Neil Kalina, was convicted of a crime in 2022.
A former Macomb County priest will remain in prison, following a ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals. The priest, Neil Kalina, was convicted of a crime in 2022. The conviction was for second-degree criminal sexual conduct, involving a 14-year-old.
Kalina's sentence is 7-15 years in prison. The Court of Appeals made a decision regarding Kalina's sentence, upholding it after an order for resentencing. For more information on the case, readers can refer to the source.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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