CANADA
CBC News
The Archdiocese of Moncton has not contacted police about “serious” sexual abuse allegations against two recently suspended priests, church officials have confirmed.
But RCMP are aware of the accusations about Father Yvon Arsenault and Father Irois Després and could still investigate, said Cpl. Chantal Farrah.
“If we are made aware of someone being the victim of a crime then we can proceed in opening an investigation to see if we can further that,” she said.
Farrah declined to say whether the RCMP plans to investigate in this case, citing confidentiality.
Even if an investigation were ongoing, police could not comment until a charge is laid, she said.
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