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Updated: Sep 12, 2016
By Joan Aguon Charfauros
The Archdiocese of Agana is forwarding the latest allegations made by Ramon Afaisen De Plata to Rome as part of the investigation into Archbishop Anthony Apuron. On Monday De Plata went public, stating he not only witnessed, but fell victim to child sex abuse in the Church.
De Plata was 10 years old at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Chalan Pago when he allegedly witnessed Pale Antonio Cruz and then-seminarian Anthony Apuron engaging in sexual acts with another altar boy. De Plata also alleges that on at least two other occasions, Pale Cruz masturbated in his presence.
In a release issued late Monday, Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator Father Jeff San Nicolas says the allegations are taken very seriously and have also prompted the launch of a local investigation into the late Pale Cruz.
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