Woman Speaks Out On Alleged Priest Abuse
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted years ago by a since-retired priest in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Thursday called for state legislative reform that would make the church more accountable in sexual abuse cases. Colleen McMullin Ptak, whose complaints about the abuse have been public since 1995, called for extending … [Read more...] about Woman Speaks Out On Alleged Priest Abuse
Women Say Church Silenced Abuse
Two women filed a civil suit Tuesday alleging they were sexually abused as young girls by a fellow member of a Jehovah's Witnesses congregation in Annandale, Minn. The women, both now 22 and living in the Twin Cities, say the religion's very tenets make it virtually impossible for victims to come forward, because at least two … [Read more...] about Women Say Church Silenced Abuse
Alabama Priest On Leave As Women’s Claims Reviewed
A Roman Catholic priest was placed on leave while the church investigates a claim that he inappropriately touched a woman more than 25 years ago. The action was taken at the request of the Rev. Kevin Cooke, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church. A woman now in her 40s has claimed Cooke had inappropriate contact with her when she … [Read more...] about Alabama Priest On Leave As Women’s Claims Reviewed
