Fr. James L. Wilson
Personnel files released in 12/2002 revealed that Wilson was accused in 1993 of molesting a boy in 1991-1992. Wilson admitted the abuse and also said that the boy was abused by another priest, Redmond Raux. The matter was settled in 1995 for $200K. Wilson was placed on sick leave in 1993 and was “voluntarily” laicized in 1998. The Boston archdiocese’s database in 8/2011 notes that the case concluded canonically.
- Sr. Mulkerrin Memo to Fr McCormack 01.21.93
- Plaintiff’s Attorney Letter to Diocese Attorney 12.08.94
- Fr. William Murphy Memo to File 03.20.97
- Memo from Msgr Lennon to Fr Wm Murphy 08.12.98
- Boston Globe 12.12.02
- Boston Herald 12.12.02
- NY Times 12.12.02
- Union Leader 12.12.02
- National Catholic Register 08.25.11
- Boston Archdiocese List 08.25.11
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