Brighton Police Say They Can't Charge Accused Priest Due to Statute of Limitations

By Howard Thompson
WROC TV
December 20, 2018

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/brighton-police-say-they-can-t-charge-accused-priest-due-to-statute-of-limitations/1668546873

Erick Viloria

A priest accused of having inappropriate conduct with another man won't face charges, Brighton police announced Thursday.

Chief Mark Henderson says investigators received a report in September from a man who said he was subjected to unwanted contact by Father Erick Viloria in 2013, when the victim was 23.

Police investigated and say they found the alleged conduct was criminal, but -- after consultation with the district attorney -- they determined the accusations were outside the Statute of Limitations. As a result, the case against Viloria has been closed.

The chief says the victim initially reported the conduct to the Diocese of Rochester who directed the victim to police.

Viloria, who most recently served at a church in Geneva, was removed from the public ministry earlier this month along with another priest: Father Thomas Valenti.

The Diocese said Viloria had "objectionable and inappropriate use of social media with an adult."

Both priests have a right to appeal the decision.