Overview
Iredale & Roth is representing Bishop Emmanuel Shaleta, the former leader of St. Peter Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in El Cajon, in proceedings following embezzlement and money laundering charges related to the church’s finances. A preliminary hearing began this week in El Cajon, where the court is hearing testimony to determine whether the case will proceed to trial. As is true at every stage of a criminal case, the allegations reported in the press represent the prosecution’s version of events and remain unproven.