Fr. James J. McDevitt
Arrested in 7/2009; charged with molesting six boys, ages 11-19, 2006-2009. Allegedly he had the boys remove their pants and underpants and lie across his lap while he spanked them on their bare bottoms. Assigned to Sacred Heart in Margaretville at the time. Requested voluntary leave. Had just been arrested in 6/2009 after an auto accident; charged with DWI. Named by four in a 4/2010 civil lawsuit. Pleaded guilty in 5/2010 to two counts of forcible touching. The Diocese said he didn’t work for them at the time.
- Daily Star 06.12.09
- Daily Star 06.18.09
- WBNG Channel 12 07.16.09
- Daily Star 07.17.09
- Gazette 07.18.09
- WTEN 07.18.09
- Daily Star 04.15.10
- Catskill Mountain News 05.12.10
- Catskill Mountain News 05.13.10
- Albany Times Union 05.19.10
- Catskill Mountain News 08.18.10
- Albany Times Union 08.19.10
- Diocese of Albany Revised List 11.30.18
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