Fr. Allen M. Schmitt
Multiple allegations of the abuse of boys. Placed on leave in 3/2002 after a man wrote in an email to the Archdiocese that Schmitt abused him in 1978 in Cedar Rapids. Schmitt admitted to the behavior when confronted by the Archbishop. A second report received in 4/2002 alleged abuse in 1974. At least one claim was included in a $2.6M settlement with the Archdiocese in 3/2007 and another in a $4.7M settlement concerning 9 priests in 3/2008. There was also at least one in an 8/2013 $5.2M out-of-court settlement involving 10 priests and 26 victims. Schmitt died 1/5/2016.
- Archdiocesan Report on Assignments and Other Info 9.22.06
- Archdiocese of Dubuque – Table of Accused Priests and Assignment Records 08.01.13
- Telegraph Herald 04.30.02
- Des Moines Register 01.17.04
- Des Moines Register 02.28.04
- Courier 04.04.04
- Des Moines Register 01.06.06
- Sioux City Journal 01.06.06
- Telegraph Herald 03.05.06
- Telegraph Herald 03.07.06
- Telegraph Herald 03.09.06
- Des Moines Register (AP) 03.28.07
- Globe Gazette 04.10.08
- WCFCourier 04.11.08
- Telegraph Herald 04.11.08
- Telegraph Herald 04.11.08
- Telegraph Herald 04.28.10
- WCF Courier 08.28.13
- Dyersville Commercial 08.28.13
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