CALIFORNIA
KCRA
Melinda Meza
Stockton Reporter
STOCKTON, Calif. (KCRA) —
A priest accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor is cleared of wrong doing and is now back at work, the Diocese of Stockton said.
Father Editho Mascardo was put on leave last year after an allegation of inappropriate conduct with a minor. The alleged incident happened in 2001 when Mascardo was a priest at St. Mary’s church in Stockton.
The Stockton Police Department was notified of the allegation in 2001. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office did not file charges against Mascardo.
In July 2015, the claim resurfaced and the diocese launched an investigation. In accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Mascardo was put on leave.
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