Cardinal Dinardo Computer, Boxes of ‘sex Allegation Files’ Seized during Search of Archdiocese

By Jeremy Rogalski & Jessica Borg & Tina Macias
KHOU 11 TV
November 30, 2018

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/cardinal-dinardo-computer-boxes-of-sex-allegation-files-seized-during-search-of-archdiocese/285-619121215

Two boxes of “sex allegation files” and Cardinal Daniel DiNardo’s computer are among the items seized by authorities at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Wednesday, according to an evidence log obtained by KHOU 11 Investigates on Friday.

Along with DiNardo’s computer, an iPad and two other computers in his office were also taken and were among about a dozen electronics gathered by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.

In the search warrant filed Wednesday, the DA’s office sought files into the investigation of Rev. Manuel La Rosa-Lopez, a former priest charged with four counts of indecency with a child in Montgomery County, and confidential documents held in the Archdiocese’s Chancery and secret archives.

Investigators seized several files about La Rosa-Lopez, but that was just part of the long list of items they took into evidence. Files, a folder, binder and boxes of sex allegations, letters from parishioners about sex abuse, a spreadsheet of claims, insurance reports and multiple personnel files were also seized.

The personnel files included two for current priests. Those priests are Rev. Alberto Maullon, who pleaded guilty to exposing himself at an adult bookstore in 2010, and Rev. Terrance Brinkman, who was sued in 2010 for a sexual abuse claim dating back to the 1970s. That case was dismissed because the statute of limitations had passed.

Other priests were also mentioned in the log, but KHOU 11News chose to redact names of people who have not been publicly accused or arrested.