Priest Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor

PITTSBURGH (PA)
WTAE

PITTSBURGH — A priest for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has been accused of sexually abusing a minor.

The Rev. James Graham, 72, has been placed on administrative leave while the allegation is investigated, according to diocese spokesman the Rev. Ronald Lengwin.

The Allegheny County district attorney’s office confirmed Tuesday it is also investigating.

“We did receive a letter from the diocese yesterday concerning (Graham) and we will be attempting to gather any facts associated with the allegation,” district attorney’s office spokesman Mike Manko said in an email response to Channel 4 Action News.

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