Bradford Man Files Lawsuit Against Erie Catholic Diocese, Charges Diocese of Covering Up Sexual Abuse Case

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Erie News Now

August 13, 2020

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/42494285/bradford-man-files-lawsuit-against-erie-catholic-diocese-charges-diocese-of-covering-up-sexual-abuse-case

He was a student at Bradford Christian High School from 1987 to 1990.

A Bradford man has filed a civil lawsuit against the Erie Catholic Diocese, charging the diocese and bishops covered up sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of two priests.

According to the Bradford Era, attorneys for Ed Rodgers filed the suit in McKean County alleging fraud, conspiracy and negligence.

He’s alleging abuse while he was a student at Bradford Christian High School from 1987 to 1990 and he says the diocese covered up the actions of the two priests to protect its reputation and financial interests.

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