Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Father John Tormey – Diocese of Providence

Father John Tormey Ordained: 1967 Status: Accused Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Tormey Father John Tormey was ordained...

Rhode Island’s Two-Year Window to Sue for Clergy Abuse:...

For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, the courthouse doors stayed closed for years. A new state law reopens them, but only...

Father Peter Tedeschi – Diocese of Providence

Father Peter Tedeschi Ordained: 1960 Status: Publicly Accused Deceased: 1986 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Peter Tedeschi Father Peter Tedeschi was...

Father William Tanguay – Diocese of Providence

Father William Tanguay Ordained: 1969 Status: Settled / Removed from Ministry Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William Tanguay Father...

Father Brendan Smyth – Diocese of Providence

Father Brendan Smyth Also Known As: John Gerard Brendan Smyth Religious Order: Norbertine Order / Order of Prémontré Ordained: 1951 Status: Convicted Deceased: 1997 Assignment...

Father James M. Silva – Diocese of Providence

Father James M. Silva Ordained: 1967 Status: Convicted / Indicted Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father James M. Silva Father...

Father Peter Scagnelli – Diocese of Providence

Father Peter Scagnelli Ordained: 1976 Status: Settled Deceased: 2017 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Peter Scagnelli Father Peter Scagnelli was ordained...

Father Francis Santilli – Diocese of Providence

Father Francis Santilli Ordained: 1980 Status: Sued / Suspended Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Francis Santilli Father Francis Santilli...

Father Alfred Santagata – Diocese of Providence

Father Alfred Santagata Ordained: 1943 Status: Accused Deceased: 1967 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Alfred Santagata Father Alfred Santagata was ordained...