Fr. Charles Martinez

Order: OFM
Ordained: 1980
Status: Sued

Diocese: Archdiocese of Santa Fe NM

Suspended in 4/1993 due to allegations of abuse, which he denied. Civil suit filed in 12/1993, claiming Martinez abused a boy 1977-1983, beginning when the boy was age 12 and Martinez was studying to be a Franciscan Friar. Martinez allegedly would abuse the boy in NM and during trips throughout the U.S. The suit was dismissed in 5/1995.


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