Sexual Abuse Law Blog
June 2023
Fr. James Garisto – Archdiocese of New York
Fr. James Garisto Archdiocese of New York Ordained: 1977 Incardinated: 1983 Leave of Absence: 2019 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father James Garisto...
June 2023
Msgr. Thomas A. Whelan – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Monsignor Thomas A. Whelan Ordained: 1941 Retired: 1971 Died: 1987 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor Thomas A. Whelan Msgr. Thomas A. Whelan...
June 2023
Fr. William Wehrle – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Father William Wehrle Ordained: 1950 Died: 1995 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father William Wehrle Fr. William Wehrle was ordained a Jesuit priest and...
June 2023
Msgr. Roger K. Wooden – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Monsignor Roger K. Wooden Ordained: 1927 Retired: 1971 Died: 1976 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor Roger Wooden Monsignor Roger K. Wooden was...
June 2023
More Clergy Abuse in Maryland
We know more, but not all, about clergy abuse in Maryland. After the recent release of a nearly-four-year investigation and a 450-page report from Maryland’s Attorney General...
June 2023
Fr. John T. Wielebski – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Fr. John T. Wielebski Ordained: 1978 Incardinated: 1988 Removed: 2009 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father John T. Wielebski Fr. John T. Wielebski...
June 2023
Msgr. Henry Francis Zerhusen – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Monsignor Henry Francis Zerhusen Ordained: 1953 Elevated to Monsignor: 1990 Retired: 2000 Died: 2003 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Monsignor Henry Francis...
June 2023
Jersey Shore Massage Therapist Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Client
Stefan J. Barnes Jr., a male massage therapist on the Jersey Shore, was arrested on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, and charged with criminal sexual contact...