Fr. Brian L. Stanley
In 8/2019 the MI Attorney General announced charges against Stanley of false imprisonment. In 2013 he was placed on leave after an allegation that he held a teenage boy against his will in the janitor’s room at St. Margaret’s, wrapping the boy in plastic wrap and covering his eyes and mouth with masking tape. The boy’s parents had reportedly asked Stanley to counsel him. Per the A.G., diocesan records show that this behavior by Stanley had been occurring for “decades” and was sexually motivated. Police investigated in 2013; no charges. Reinstated. Removed again in 1/2017 after more allegations. Pleaded guilty. Sentenced in a plea deal 1/27/2020 to 60 days in jail, five years probation and to register as a sex offender for 15 years. Per the A.G., three other victims had come forward, one alleging abuse at age 13. Included in 4/2024 on the Diocese’s list of those disqualified from working with children. Noted to be forbidden to function as a priest.
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