Lynn Priest Accused Of Child Sex Abuse

LYNN (MA)
CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – A priest from Lynn is facing allegations of child sex abuse.

The Archdiocese of Boston announced Sunday that Rev. James E. Gaudreau of St. Joseph’s in Lynn is alleged to have abused a child in 2006. The incident was only recently reported to the church.

The Archdiocese says they notified the police and have begun an investigation into the complaint.

Gaudreau has since been placed on leave.

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