A priest and former president of a prestigious Catholic high school on Long Island has been suspended after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were found to be “credible.”
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Daily Journal
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 14, 2016
MINEOLA, New York — A priest and former president of a prestigious Catholic high school on Long Island has been suspended after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor were deemed “credible.”
The Marianist (MEHR’-ee-uh-nihst) order, also known as the Society of Mary, made the announcement late Friday afternoon on the website of Chaminade (SHAH’-mih-nahd) High School.
Newsday (http://nwsdy.li/1ZQZ1PJ ) says the Rev. James Williams has denied the allegations. The Marianist statement said a “comprehensive investigation” was conducted by the order.
Williams resigned in 2011 as president of the all-boys institution.
The Marianists said they have contacted the Nassau County district attorney and the Diocese of Rockville Centre about the allegations. They did not elaborate.
