Fr. William N. Cramer
Accused of sexually abusing two young brothers in 1984. Cramer was transferred after their mother told the Diocese. Reported to police in 1985; convicted in 1988 and received three years probation. Each child received $38K in a civil suit. Worked as a hospital chaplain beginning 1991. Placed on leave 2002. Cramer hired a canon lawyer to fight his suspension. His name is included in the “Perversion Files,” a national list of Boy Scout Leaders accused of being molesters which was released in 10/2012. Included on the Paterson diocese’s list 2/13/2019.
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