A trial date has been set for a former north Iowa priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys some four decades ago.
Father Leo Riley is accused of abusing young boys during his time with the Archdiocese of Dubuque in the 1980s and faces five counts of second-degree sexual abuse.
Last Friday, Riley entered a not guilty plea and demanded a speedy trial. Wednesday (05.29), his trial date was set for July 30th in Dubuque County District Court.
He is free from custody awaiting trial after posting bail of $500,000.
Father Riley’s assignment history included Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City from 1986 to 1990. From 1982 through 1999, he also served at parishes in Cresco, Schley, Roseville, Buffalo Center, Woden, Forest City, Lake Mills, Clermont, Postville, Dougherty, Rockford, and Rockwell.
 Riley moved to Florida in 2002 and has been a priest there until being returned to northeast Iowa to face the charges against him.Â
