CHARLESTON (SC)
The Post and Courier [Charleston SC]
June 30, 2021
By Olivia Diaz
The allegation was reported to Charleston Police Department on June 18, reports show.
The employee was identified by the diocese but his position was not noted. The Post and Courier is not naming the accused.
“(The employee) was terminated after officials with the Diocese of Charleston learned of an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor,” Aselage wrote on June 29.
Charleston police are investigating the allegation. No charges have been filed.
“The complainant, a security consultant for the Catholic Diocese, reported a fondling incident from the summer of 2016 that occurred at or near Blessed Sacrament and the victim’s home,” according to the incident report.
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Olivia Diaz covers breaking news and public safety in the Charleston area. She spent the past four years in Richmond, Virginia, double majoring in journalism and global studies at the University of Richmond.