Despite his assertions, Hochul and Higgins call on Bishop Malone to resign

BUFFALO (NY)
Spectrum Local News

August 28, 2018

By Mike Arena

Add Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul to the list of elected leaders calling for Bishop Richard Malone’s resignation.

She joins Congressman Brian Higgins, who was one of the first to do so. Higgins watched Bishop Malone deliver a statement Sunday, announcing he will establish a task force to review the handling of sexual abuse claims.

The congressman says Malone’s comments only confirm he needs to step aside. Higgins says Malone waited too long to act, and has not properly protected children.

Hochul and Higgins are now calling for an external investigation of the Buffalo Catholic Diocese.

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