ALABAMA
WALA
Andrew Perez
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – An investigation continues into allegations of sexual abuse against a local Catholic priest.
Victim advocacy groups are reaching out after the alleged victim came forward claiming she had been sexually abused by Father James Havens some 24-years ago.
Havens is a priest at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.
Church officials said he was placed on paid administrative leave following the allegations and reported to the district attorney’s office.
“I’ve heard too many stories. I’ve heard hundreds of horrific stories. People’s lives are in turmoil because of this and it doesn’t have to happen,” said Judy Jones, Associate Director of ‘SNAP’ or Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
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