CARBONDALE (PA)
The Times-Tribune
A priest who served at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Carbondale for 16 years is being investigated for sexually abusing a minor, according to an announcement by the Diocese of Scranton late Friday.
The announcement, which was released about 11:20 p.m., said the Diocese of Scranton received information on Wednesday about the accusation against the Rev. Russell E. Motsay.
Reached by phone late Friday night, diocesan spokesman Bill Genello confirmed the investigation of the Rev. Motsay.
According to the diocese, the Wayne County district attorney’s office and the state police are investigating the allegations made by the accuser, who is now an adult.
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