An independent investigation ordered by the Vatican cleared Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of sexually abusing two young boys while working in a New Jersey parish nearly a half-century ago, officials announced Wednesday. The probe, conducted by a one-time federal prosecutor and a company headed by former FBI Director Louis Freeh, found the charges “not to … Read more
Bishop Tomé Ferreira da Silva, who oversaw the diocese in São José do Rio Preto, in the state of São Paulo, was reportedly seen in the video “half naked” and “caressing his sexual organ during a video call,” according to the Brazilian news site G1. On Friday, the images were leaked and quickly circulated on … Read more
An alleged sexual abuse victim went public Tuesday with charges against a veteran Catholic priest, becoming the eighth accuser to identify the cleric, who remains active in a Manhattan parish. “I never thought I would have to come to this moment,” said accuser Joseph Caramanno, 34, at a Manhattan news conference. “I thought that everything … Read more
Four boys who said they were abused by a perverted volunteer catechism teacher at a Catholic church have reached a $27.5 million settlement with the Diocese of Brooklyn. The agreement is believed to be the largest settlement ever on behalf of an individual arising out of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, according to attorneys … Read more