Allegations of sex abuse by Illinois priests more widespread than previously known
by Elvia Malagon, Chicago Tribune
Dec 19, 2018
2 minutes
CHICAGO - A scathing report from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan finds the number of Catholic clergy accused of sexual abuse in the state is much higher than previously acknowledged, with 690 clergy accused, although Catholic officials have publicly identified only 185 clergy with credible allegations against them.
The determination was part of a preliminary report made public Wednesday by Madigan's office, which has been investigating Catholic clergy
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