Fr. John J. Castaldo
Arrested in 6/2001, charged with explicit sexual conversations on internet with undercover police he thought was a 14-year-old boy. Wanted to meet for sex. Spiritual adviser at Trinity H.S. Removed. Admitted charges in court 9/2001. Sentenced 11/2001 to a weekend in jail and 5 years probation. Suit filed 10/2001 claiming abuse in 1991. Suit filed 4/2002; settled 2005. Laicized 2007. Suit filed 1/2009; decided for plaintiff by judge when diocese failed to produce docs. A third suit filed 3/2010; diocese said plaintiff was not abused. Per 2019 report commissioned by the diocese, there were 14 victims, ages 6-14, of abuse occurring 1987-2001. Mostly boys, at least one girl.
- Associated Press 05.25.01
- Associated Press 05.29.01
- Journal News 09.08.01
- Associated Press 11.28.01
- Associated Press 05.01.02
- Connecticut Post 01.11.05
- Newsday (AP) 01.12.05
- Connecticut Post 01.13.05
- Diocese of Bridgeport Press Release 01.18.05
- NBC 30 01.19.05
- Connecticut Post 01.23.09
- WTNH 03.31.09
- Connecticut Post 11.24.09
- Hartford Courant 11.25.09
- Connecticut Post 12.01.09
- New Haven Independent 03.03.10
- Diocese of Bridgeport Press Release 03.03.10
- Hartford Courant 03.04.10
- CT Post 11.20.10
- Diocese of Bridgeport List Updated 03.22.19
- Diocese of Bridgeport Settlements List 03.22.19
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