An investigation identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who have been accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years, according to court records.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An investigation by Maryland's attorney general identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore who have been accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years, according to court records filed Thursday.
The report, titled “Clergy Abuse in Maryland," identifies 115 priests who were prosecuted for sex abuse and/or identified publicly by the archdiocese as having been “credibly accused" of sexual abuse. It also includes an additional 43 priests accused of sexual abuse but not identified publicly by the archdiocese, the court filing said.
“Upon reading today’s motion, we feel renewed shame, deep remorse and heartfelt sympathy, most especially to those who suffered from the actions of representatives of the very Church entrusted with their spiritual and physical well-being,” Lori wrote.David Lorenz, the Maryland leader of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, described the news of the report and numbers of victims as “absolutely horrendous.
Both boys and girls were abused, according to the court filing, with ages ranging from preschool through young adulthood. The investigation also revealed that the archdiocese failed to report many allegations of sexual abuse, conduct adequate investigations of alleged abuse, remove abusers from the ministry or restrict their access to children.
“For those priests that have died, this additional secrecy interest is less compelling," the filing said.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victimsAn investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years
Baca lebih lajut »
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victimsAn investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.
Baca lebih lajut »
Probe of Baltimore archdiocese identifies 158 priests, over 600 victimsDamning investigation by US state of Maryland finds Church cover-up in sexual abuse involving nearly 160 Roman Catholic priests and more than 600 victims in Archdiocese of Baltimore
Baca lebih lajut »
Maryland Probe Finds Over 600 Victims of Abuse by Catholic PriestsAn investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.
Baca lebih lajut »
Italy church says 600 sex abuse cases sent to VaticanItaly’s Catholic bishops have provided their first-ever accounting of clergy sexual abuse.
Baca lebih lajut »
Md. probe of Baltimore Archdiocese finds more than 600 clergy sexual abuse victimsThe Maryland Attorney General says church leaders failed to report many allegations or remove abusers.
Baca lebih lajut »