Fr. Donald J. Ophals
Accused in 2003 of ‘improper sexual advances’ in the late 1970s with a male teen allegedly supplied by Rev. Jupin. Suit 5/7/03 accused Jupin of intimidating complainant and 8/25/03 suit accused diocese of slandering him. D.A. investigated intimidation at bishop’s request. Suits dismissed 1/30/04 without deciding validity of charges. Review board found in 2004 no ‘reasonable grounds’ for 2003 allegation, without interviewing complainant. Ophals reinstated. Placed on administrative leave in 3/11. Reinstated in 11/11.
- Daily Gazette 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.08.03
- Times Union 05.09.03
- Troy Record 05.10.03
- Times Union 05.11.03
- Times Union 06.25.03
- Times Union 08.26.03
- Times Union 11.26.03
- Times Union 01.06.04
- Times Union 01.31.04
- Times Union 03.08.04
- Evangelist 03.11.04
- Albany Record 03.18.04
- Times Union 06.15.04
- Evangelist 06.17.04
- Albany Times Union 03.19.11
- Albany Times Union 03.21.11
- WTEN 03.21.11
- Albany Times Union 03.25.11
- Albany Times Union 08.13.11
- WNYT 11.22.11
- New York Daily News 03.04.16
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