Man alleges Guam archbishop molested him as a child

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Jasmine Stole and Kyle Daly, Pacific (Guam) Daily News , KSDK May 16, 2016

HAGATNA, Guam — A 52-year-old man from Hawaii said he was sexually abused by Archbishop Anthony Apuron when he was 12 years old.

Roy T. Quintanilla spoke at a press conference held in front of the Archdiocese of Agana Chancery Office in Hagåtña.

Quintanilla was flanked by his attorney David Lujan and others. Quintanilla said he’s been silent for 40 years. The alleged abuse deeply affected him, causing him to contemplate suicide.

“I’ve never stopped crying,” he said.

Immediately after the press conference, Quintanilla delivered a letter addressed to the archbishop to the chancery office.

When reached by phone later, the chancery office declined comment on the allegations and would not confirm if the letter was delivered to the archbishop.

Allegedly abused as an altar boy

The incident took place when Apuron was…