Michigan AG Report Identifies 56 Catholic Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse in Diocese of Lansing Since 1950s
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Personal SubStack
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/03/29
The Michigan Attorney general’s office released a report for an open investigation. It is focusing on the Diocese of Lansing. 56 clergy members including ~53 priests have been accused of sexual abuse since the 1950s.
Investigations into the Michigan Catholic dioceses, ongoing, are looking to detail the allegations and acknowledge victims. These are good steps. Due to statutes of limitations, no charges have been filed.
There over 150 abuse allegations with the most accused clergy already deceased. It is one of seven planned reports on covering each diocese. The investigation has been ongoing since 2018 with extensive document seizures, victim interviews, and a comprehensive effort to address these historical abuses.
With files from Michigan AG.
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