A former Boston-area priest who pushed for the ouster of Cardinal Bernard Law during the fallout from the clergy sexual abuse scandal is now accused of sexual assault.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-09 14:43:46">January 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM EST</time>

A former Boston-area priest who pushed for the ouster of Cardinal Bernard Law during the fallout from the clergy sexual abuse scandal is now accused of sexual assault.{ai:summary}<p>A former Boston-area priest, known for advocating the removal of Cardinal Bernard Law amid the clergy sexual abuse crisis, is now facing accusations of sexual assault. </p><p>The allegations come as a significant development in the ongoing issues surrounding clergy misconduct. #society</p>

Boston-area ex-priest who pushed for Cardinal Law’s resignation is accused of sexual assault

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