NORWICH (CT)
Patch
February 10, 2019
By Brian McCready
The Diocese of Norwich on Sunday released the names of 43 priests who are accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The priests have all served in Connecticut and have had “allegations of substance” made against them, according to a news release.
Diocese of Norwich Bishop Michael Cote said the allegations of sexual abuse dates back to formation of the diocese in 1953, according to a letter shared by the diocese. Cote stressed that no active priest is the subject of abuse allegations.
The diocese has paid out $7.7 million in settlements with victims in nine cases, according to the diocese’s letter. A total of 23 more cases are pending and some victims missed the deadline to file suit, The New London Day also reports.
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