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FORT WALTON BEACH – Allegations of sex abuse shakeup a catholic church in Fort Walton Beach.
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee has removed Monsignor Michael Cherup as pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, pending the outcome of an investigation into alleged sexual abuse.
The Diocese says it was notified July 19 that someone accused Cherup of abusing them in 1993 when the victim was 15-years-old. The Diocese says it also encouraged the victim to notify police. It then reported the allegation to the State Attorney’s Office.
Following an internal investigation, the Diocese removed Cherup of his duties on Thursday. Parishioners were notified over the weekend.
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