New York AG sues Catholic Diocese of Buffalo over sexual abuse allegations
Source: ABC News
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and its former leaders Bishop Richard Malone and Bishop Edward Grosz, alleging that they engaged in a years-long cover-up of accusations of sexual abuse of minors by local priests.
Over a two-year investigation, James' office identified more than two dozen diocesan priests who were credibly accused of abuse but were not, according to the complaint, immediately referred to the Vatican for possible removal from the clergy in accordance with the church's established policies and procedures.
"For years, the Diocese of Buffalo and its leadership failed to protect children from sexual abuse," said Attorney General James in a statement. "Instead, they chose to protect the very priests who were credibly accused of these atrocious acts."
The lawsuit also seeks to bar Bishops Malone and Grosz from future service as directors or officers of any charitable organization subject to New York law, citing their alleged violations of their fiduciary duties to the diocese.
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