PHILADELPHIA (PA)
NBC 10
A Roman Catholic priest in Philadelphia who was previously cleared of inappropriate conduct has been suspended due to new allegations of sexual abuse, church officials said Monday.
Reverend Michael Chapman, 56, was placed on administrative leave due to allegations of sexual abuse of minors.
The accusations, which involve minors and date back about 30 years, first surfaced last spring, according to the archdiocese.
Chapman was first placed on leave in March 2011 for allegedly violating standards of ministerial behavior and boundaries, church officials said. A subsequent investigation found him suitable for ministry.
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