NewsJune 14, 2016
Priest punches best man at wedding
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The best man slapped the groom on the back, which is an old Cypriot wedding custom. But Cyprus police said Monday they are investigating an accusation the priest punched the best man at a wedding over the weekend. Police said the groom's 22-year-old brother was taken to a hospital but not seriously hurt. A family member speaking on condition of anonymity said the priest had gestured for the slapping to cease, then punched the brother when the warning went unheeded...
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NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The best man slapped the groom on the back, which is an old Cypriot wedding custom. But Cyprus police said Monday they are investigating an accusation the priest punched the best man at a wedding over the weekend. Police said the groom's 22-year-old brother was taken to a hospital but not seriously hurt. A family member speaking on condition of anonymity said the priest had gestured for the slapping to cease, then punched the brother when the warning went unheeded.
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