Fr. Jose D. Lopez Durango
From Colombia. Accused in 6/2013 of molesting a 14- year-old girl in 1/2013 at St. Mary’s rectory in Passaic. Lopez Durango denied the allegations. Removed without privileges. Arrested in 7/2013, charged with luring a child, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal sexual contact. Released on bail. Found guilty in 6/2016. Sentenced to 6 years in prison and lifetime parole. Lopez’ attorney requested new trial. In 10/2018 the NJ Supreme Court affirmed the lower court’s decision. Included 2/13/2019 on the Paterson diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- SNAP Statement 07.25.13
- Star-Ledger 07.25.13
- WPIX 07.25.13
- WABC 07.25.13
- The Record 07.25.13
- NBC 10 07.26.13
- The Record 07.26.13
- Seattle PI 07.26.13
- The Record 07.27.13
- The Record 06.22.16
- New Jersey com 06.23.16
- The Record 06.23.16
- The Record 06.28.16
- Clay Center Dispatch 06.28.16
- Crux 06.29.16
- The Record 07.15.16
- Diocese of Paterson List 02.13.19
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