Fr. James T. Smith
Prior to 2002 worked part time as counselor for Queens’ D.A. office. Placed on leave from parish 4/02 due to allegations of “inappropriate sexual contact” with at least 26 boys and girls over 20 years prior. Named in a 10/02 suit involving 12 priests and a brother, and in a 10/03 suit involving 24 priests. Sued in 11/03 by a woman alleging he abused her daughter; settled for $2M. Smith died 1/17/12. Diocese unsuccessfully sued insurance company for reimbursement, ruling in 2013. On diocese’s list in 2/19. Accused in suit filed 9/19 under NY Child Victims Act of abuse of a male student of Holy Trinity Academy in Whitestone, Queens 1971-74.
- NY Times 04.10.02
- Daily News 04.11.02
- Newsday 04.12.02
- Newsday 04.17.02
- NY Times 04.18.02
- Newsday 04.22.02
- New York Post 04.22.02
- Newsday 10.16.02
- NY Daily News 10.16.02
- Newsday 10.02.03
- Queens Chronicle 10.09.03
- Associated Press 11.07.03
- Daily News 11.07.03
- Bayside Times (NY) 11.13.03
- NY Post 01.28.09
- Courthouse News Service 05.14.13
- Diocese of Brooklyn List 02.22.19
- New York Post 09.10.19
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle 09.11.19
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