KANSAS CITY (MO)
KCTV
[with video]
By Chris Oberholtz, Multimedia Producer
By Heather Staggers, Reporter
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) –
The newly appointed ombudsman for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to investigate reports of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct released her findings Thursday.
In her report, diocesan ombudsman Jenifer Valenti stated there were 20 reports of sexual abuse, seven of which were removed from public ministry or employment.
Two of the reports were cleared, and eight were found to be inconclusive. The report also found that an investigation is pending in one case while one another was removed and referred to religious order.
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