Cleric Sex Allegations

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Brother Stephen Baker acted as an Athletic Trainer at Bishop McCort High School around that same time. Previously, Baker had been accused of sexually abusing young boys in Ohio in the 1980’s. He was never criminally charged but settled out of court with his alleged victims. The Diocese said it’s first reports of local allegations back in November 2011. We spoke to the Attorney for some former Bishop McCort Athletes whoo have been calling saying they are concerned since the report. Bishiop Mark Barchak said in a statement “the abuse of minors at any time and place is wrong and can never be excused.” Brother Baker is now living in the Saint Bernadine Moastery in Blair County.

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