Former Priest Charged in Sexual Abuse Case

WWMT
January 12, 2015

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Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has announced charges against a former priest accused of sexually abusing boys.

74-year-old James Francis Rapp served as a priest, teacher, maintenance supervisor and wrestling coach at Jackson Lumen Christi High School in Jackson from Sept. 1980-February 1986. The charges follow an extensive investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Dept.

Rapp is currently in prison in Oklahoma.

"People who abuse their authority by preying on children must be brought to justice, no matter when the crime was committed," said Schuette. "Our aggressive, victim-centered approach has brought us one step closer to securing justice for these brave men who stepped forward to tell of the abuse they endured many years ago."

Rapp faces three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison; and 10 counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

Citizens who believe they may have information about Rapp’s alleged sexual abuse are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Criminal Division at 313-456-0180.