Fr. Joseph Baker
“Fr. Jack.” Pastor of St. Perpetua in Waterford Township when removed in 6/2019 pending an investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a child early in his ministry. Arrested 7/8/2019, charged with “sexual-conduct penetration with a person under the age of 13.” His accuser claimed Baker raped him in a storage closet at St. Mary’s in Wayne in 2004, when he was a second-grader preparing for First Communion. Convicted in 10/2022. Sentenced 3/1/2023 to 3-15 years in prison.
- Detroit News 06.20.19
- Detroit News 07.08.19
- WOOD TV 07.08.19
- National Catholic Register 08.22.19
- Oakland Press 08.29.19
- Oakland Press 11.06.19
- Oakland Press 08.24.20
- Mining Journal 10.22.20
- Department of Attorney General – Michigan 11.08.21
- Oakland Press 10.12.22
- WPBN 10.13.22
- Oakland Press 12.16.22
- Oakland Press 02.17.23
- Oakland Press 03.01.23
- CBS News 03.01.23
- Catholic News Agency 03.02.23
- Michigan Attorney General 11.14.23
- Michigan Attorney General 01.08.24
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