Accuser says Father Antonio Cruz molested him while visiting his parents

GUAM
Pacific News Center

November 15, 2017

By Janela Carrera

At the time of the alleged abuse, Father Antonio Cruz was a priest at the Chalan Pago Parish.

Guam – Another sexual abuse lawsuit has been filed in federal court, naming the late Father Antonio Cruz as the alleged perpetrator.

The alleged victim, L.J.G., who is now 58 years old, says Cruz sexually abused him at his house on several occasions when he was 15 years old.

Cruz was a friend of the family, according to the complaint, giving him access to the minor at the time.

This is 147th lawsuit to be filed agains the Archdiocese of Agana.

L.J.G. is seeking $5 million in damages.

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