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Peranovic Facing Prison

Crna Reka institution manager was relieved of duty and might spend at least six months in prison.

Manager of the Spiritual-Rehabilitation Centre Crna Reka Branislav Peranovic was relieved of duty on Wednesday and a church-court process will be started against him over abused clients in the institution under his care. Furthermore, he is facing at least six months is prison.

Peranovic`s deputy Dejan Jakovljevic was appointed new manager. The Episcope said that the institution will be closed if the practice of abusing clients is continued.

– We were governed by emotions and the need of many parents who sent pleas not to close down the Centre, because this is their only hope that their children will get back on the right track