OHIO
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Updated: Oct 08, 2013
By: Alex Mazer, Multimedia Content Producer
COLUMBUS, Ohio –
The Catholic Diocese of Columbus has launched an investigation regarding allegations of the possible sexual abuse of a minor by a retired priest.
According to the diocese, it is alleged that Father Raymond E. Lavelle, 83, sexually abused a minor during his tenure at St. Agnes Parish, in Columbus, from 1971 to 1980.
The allegations were reported to the Chancery Office on September 3. The allegations where then forwarded to Franklin County Children Services.
On September 16, the review board met and determined that the allegation was credible and warranted further investigation.
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