ARLINGTON (VA)
The Washington Times
By Meredith Somers
The Washington Times
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
A Catholic priest formerly in charge of the Diocese of Arlington’s child protection and safety office was placed on administrative leave while police investigate whether he was involved in sexual misconduct with a boy in the late 1990s, officials said Wednesday.
The Rev. Terry W. Specht, a priest at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale, denied the accusation, according to a statement released by the diocese.
Fairfax County police are investigating the claim, but no charges have been filed.
Bishop Paul S. Loverde said in the statement that he directed the investigation “to review the actions and decisions made by Fr. Specht during his tenure as Director of Child Protection.”
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