GUAM
Pacific News Center
Written by Janela Carrera
Guam – Although no lawsuits have been filed against the church or clergy members since the lifting of the civil statute of limitations on child sex abuse, the Archdiocese of Agana says they are aware of rumors going around of such.
At a press conference today at the Cathedral Basilica, Father Jeff San Nicolas and Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai responded to media inquiries about potential lawsuits.
Currently, the archdiocese is facing a lawsuit from alleged sex abuse victims of Archbishop Anthony Apuron, but it is based on libel and slander.
The civil statute of limitations was lifted late last month opening the door for church sex abuse victims to file suit against the archdiocese.
There are at least four victims who have come forward with sexual assault allegations against Archbishop Anthony Apuron dating back to the 1970s. Two others have come forward with allegations against other priests.
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