Fr. Jose Luis Cuevas
Former Combonian Missionary. Incardinated into the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2006. Arrested in 7/2012 after two women and a 17-year-old girl complained that he had sexually assaulted them. Arrest took place in Mexico; he was immediately extradited to Los Angeles. Charged with 8 misdemeanors plus one felony count involving lewd acts with a child. Removed from St. Athanasius parish. Archdiocese said allegations appeared credible. Pleaded no contest. Sentenced in 1/2013 to 5 years’ probation, community service, sex offender counseling and to register as sex offender. Ordered by the Vatican in 2018 to a life of prayer and penance. Reportedly there were at least 16 other sexual battery allegations against Cuevas, but no prosecution due to the statute of limitations. Name included on the Archdiocese’s list updated 12/6/18.
- Daily Bulletin 01.26.12
- Contra Costa Times 07.24.12
- Long Beach Post 07.24.12
- Gazettes 07.24.12
- NBC Los Angeles 07.25.12
- LA Weekly 07.25.12
- LA Times 07.25.12
- LA Times 07.26.12
- Orange County Weekly 07.31.12
- KABC 08.07.12
- Contra Costa Times 08.08.12
- SNAP Statement 08.21.12
- Long Beach Post 12.05.12
- SNAP Statement 12.05.12
- The Patch 12.06.12
- Press Enterprise 12.07.12
- LA Times 01.23.13
- NBC Southern California 01.23.13
- Press-Telegram 01.23.13
- Worth Adversary 01.23.13
- Angelus News 12.06.18
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles Update 12.06.18
- Los Angeles Times 12.06.18
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