RICHMOND (VA)
News Channel 6
February 15, 2019
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has released the name of another priest with a “a credible and substantiated allegation of sexual abuse” against a child.
The group announced Thursday they they received information from the order of Saint Benedict about an allegation of abuse that occurred outside the Richmond Diocese.
An sexual assault allegation against Rev. Donald Scales, O.S.B. was found credible by the Diocese of Charlotte Review Board.
Fr. Scales served in the Diocese of Richmond.
While the Richmond Diocese claims they were unaware of any allegations of abuse against Fr. Scales, Bishop Knestout has added his name to the list previously published on February 13.
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