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Monk charged in Antioch child abduction held on $150,000 bond

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Authorities say they believe a Benedictine monk charged with attempting to lure a 14-year-old girl into his car in Antioch suffers from mental health problems. Bail was increased to $150,000 Thursday for Thomas J. Chmura, 57, who faces four counts of child abduction.

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