FBI opens sex-abuse investigation in the Catholic Church in New Orleans (1 Viewer)

[superchuck500]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them, officials and others familiar with the inquiry told The Associated Press.

More than a dozen alleged abuse victims have been interviewed this year as part of the probe that’s exploring among other charges whether predator priests can be prosecuted under the Mann Act, a more than century-old, anti-sex trafficking law that prohibits taking anyone across state lines for illicit sex.

Some of the New Orleans cases under review allege abuse by clergy during trips to Mississippi camps or amusement parks in Texas and Florida. And while some claims are decades old, Mann Act violations notably have no statute of limitations.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Looking forward to seeing how many former teachers are on this list
(not really)

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

“I’d prefer not to pursue this conversation,” Archbishop Gregory Aymond told the AP

Bad answer

 

[sammymvpknight]

Is the same Saints PR case?

 

[superchuck500]

Bad answer

Yeah seriously. They must not take any media handling classes.

 

[sfidc3]

No WAY man (sarcasm)….

 

[superchuck500]

Is the same Saints PR case?

Not specifically, I don't think - that related to civil litigation against the church based on allegations of sexual abuse. But those incidents and that history are likely within the scope of the FBI investigation.

How Much Did the Saints Help the Church on Its Sex Abuse Scandal?

The team has acknowledged providing "minimal" PR help—but an SI investigation found that the Saints’ aid was more extensive.

www.si.com

 

[EGLSShin]

Almost nothing that comes out of Louisiana on a national level is good news.

 

[Sailorsaint]

Almost nothing that comes out of Louisiana on a national level is good news.

The only "good" press we get is usually..."Look at all the happy, drunk people in New Orleans."

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

I remember about 6 months ago my 93 year old Italian, very Catholic grandma telling me how things are so messed up now & how kids need religion in their lives and I replied “you mean like more catholic priests who fork little boys or something else?” She got awful quiet.

 

[Mr. Blue Sky]

I hope they nail all those frickers to the wall… or to the cross, whichever .

 

[Saint Jack]

Is the same Saints PR case?

Whatever happened to that? Did that end?

 

[nolaswede]

Not only were kids sexually abused for so long, the church was trying to hide it as well! Disgusting!

Let’s see how many catholics post #saveourchildren on FB! Pretty sure Vegas still has the over/under at 0!

 

[Brennan77]

I hope they nail all those frickers to the wall… or to the cross, whichever .

They would not be worthy to die in the same manner as our Lord.

 

[Saint_Ward]

They would not be worthy to die in the same manner as our Lord.

nail them to the cross upside down then?