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By Marielena Balouris | mbalouris@wtajtv.com
Published 03/15 2016

Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.

Three Franciscan Friars are accused of allowing the sexual abuse of more than 100 children at Bishop McCort High School.

The charges stem from the investigation in to allegations against Brother Stephen Baker — who committed suicide in 2013 after he was accused.

Investigators say his supervisors knew he was a child predator — and intentionally concealed his crimes from police and school administrators. Giles Schinelli, Robert D’Aversa and Anthony Criscitelli now face felony charges. That’s because the statute of limitations in this case have not expired. The Attorney General said these men took a vow of silence, and allowed baker to molest more than 100 children.

Kathleen Kane, PA Attorney General, said, “We cannot stress enough the importance of holding those who treat and abuse our children accountable…