Fr. John A. O’Brien
Pleaded no contest in 11/00 to 4th degree sexual assault. Sentenced to 18 months’ probation, a $1,000 fine, and ordered to undergo 6 months of psychiatric counseling for indecently touching a 17- year-old boy. He was permanently restricted from ministry in 2000 and laicized 4/3/09. Multiple allegations received against him.
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Assignment Record
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee List of Clergy Offenders
- Chicago Tribune 11.09.00
- St Paul Pioneer Press 11.10.00
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 03.09.02
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 07.09.04
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.10.04
- Statement by Archdiocese of Milwaukee 11.26.07
- Laicization File 04.03.09
- NBC News 07.02.13
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 07.02.13
- NY Daily News w links to documents 07.02.13
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