PENNSYLVANIA
WJAC
BY RON MUSSELMAN TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH 2016
Reaction to the three religious leaders who were criminally charged Tuesday for taking part in an alleged conspiracy that allowed more than 80 victims to be sexually abused by Stephen Baker, a proven child predator, and put hundreds of other children in danger.
Charges against Giles A. Schinelli, 73, Robert J. D’Aversa, 69, and Anthony M. Criscitelli, 61, were announced by Attorney Kathleen Kane during a news conference at Pitt-Johnstown’s Heritage Hall.
Bishop McCort Catholic High School Board of Trustees:
“Our goal always was and always will be the safety of God’s children. From the beginning, this Board has taken aggressive, proactive steps to investigate and address the disturbing actions of Brother Stephen Baker. Though we did not have any legal jurisdiction or power, we were the only group to do so for far too long.
“Though this has been a long road, we are pleased that the Attorney General has decided to move forward and hold those complicit legally accountable, and we are committed to continuing to fully cooperate with law enforcement as this process continues. We pray that this is one more step on the path to helping the victims of Brother Baker reach peace and closure from this tragedy. And we pray that the healing of the victims and our community may begin.”
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