Fr. William John O’Brien
Removed from public ministry in 6/2005. Sued in 4/2006 by two alleged victims. Included on the Archdiocese’s list of accused 3/20/2006. Laicized in 7/2006. The Archdiocese settled at least one claim in a 5/2007 $6.65M settlement with 14 people alleging abuse by 12 priests. Included on the 5/23/2023 IL Attorney General’s Report, which notes four “reported survivors,” of abuse in Chicago 1975-1981 and in 1983.
- Archdiocese of Chicago Press Release 06.05.05
- Associated Press 06.06.05
- Daily Southtown 06.06.05
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 03.20.06
- Chicago Sun-Times 03.21.06
- NBC5 Chicago 04.20.06
- Chicago Sun-Times 04.20.06
- Daily Southtown 05.29.07
- Chicago Sun Times 05.30.07
- Chicago Archdiocesan Report 01.14.10
- IL Attorney General’s Report 05.23.23
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