Fr. Franklin Buckman
Accused of abuse between 1962 and 1981. Per L.A. archdiocese’s 2004 report there were three accusers. Named in a civil suit. Resigned in 1984 from parish in Orange diocese “because of the burden of administration.” Later revealed that he resigned because of abuse allegation. Transferred to the Diocese of Baker, OR. A woman in California alleged he abused her son in 1989. Removed from ministry at some point. Retired to Arizona in 2002. Settlement in 2005 in Orange for $1,959,700. Status as of 8/16 was “Life of Prayer and Penance.”
- Directory Listings Compiled by Arellano of OC Weekly
- LA Times Database 04.20.06
- Diocese of Orange Press Release 01.10.04
- LA Times 01.11.04
- OC Register 01.13.04
- LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04
- LA Times 02.18.04
- OC Weekly 07.09.04
- Orange County Register 05.17.05
- LA Times 05.18.05
- Monterey Herald 05.25.05
- Diocese of Orange 08.12.16
- LAist 11.02.17
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