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Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Former Neurologist Dr. Ricardo Cruciani and Hospitals that Employed Him
In 2017, Dr. Ricardo Cruciani, a neurologist, faced a total of 30 criminal counts after admitting to sexually abusing multiple women after prescribing them obscene dosages of opioids and pain medications. More than 17 women in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania accuse him of sexual misconduct. According to news reports, Dr. Cruciani was finally charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania.…
Fr. Louis Gigante – Archdiocese of New York
Father Louis Gigante Archdiocese of New York Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Louis Gigante: In July 2021, Fr. Louis Gigante was named in a lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of New York. According to media reports, the Plaintiff in the suit alleges that he was sexually abused by Gigante at St. Athanasius parish in the Bronx. The sexual…
Father Leo Mojecki – Archdiocese of New York
Father Leo Mojecki Archdiocese of New York Ordained: 1957 Died: 1985 Assigned as follows: 1960s St. Sylvester’s R.C. Church (Concord, NY) Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Leo Mojecki: According to media reports, in late April 2021, a lawsuit was filed against a former Erie County priest, Fr. Leo Mojecki, and the Archdiocese of New York for the alleged drugging…
Fr. Thomas Devery – Archdiocese of New York
Father Thomas Devery Archdiocese of New York Assignment History: Our Lady of Pity R.C. Church (Bulls Head, NY) 2014-2021: Our Lady Star of the Sea (Staten Island, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Thomas Devery: In August 2019, a lawsuit was filed in the state Supreme Court in Manhattan against the Archdiocese of New York, alleging that Fr.…
Judge Orders Secret New York Archdiocese Files Must Be Turned Over to Victims’ Attorneys
The Court’s ruling pertains to 21 lawsuits filed against the Archdiocese and three other defendants for the sexual abuse of kids by Edwin “Ted” Gaynor, a former teacher and coach at several local grammar schools. This week, a Westchester County judge ordered the Archdiocese of New York and three of its Catholic grammar schools to turn over documents requested by…
Fr. Basil Akut – Archdiocese of New York
Father Basil Akut Archdiocese of New York Assignment History: Our Lady Star of the Sea (Staten Island, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Basil Akut: In March 2021, another Staten Island priest was accused of sexual abuse in a lawsuit filed in the state Supreme Court in Manhattan against New York’s Archdiocese. According to media reports, in 2015,…
Mr. Rudy Tremaroli – Archdiocese of New York
Mr. Rudy Tremaroli Archdiocese of New York/Lay Teacher Ordained: N/A Died: 1992 Assignment History: 1965-1992: Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Bronx, NY) Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Mr. Rudy Tremaroli: In late 2019, five former students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and School in the Bronx, New York filed lawsuits against the school and the Archdiocese of New…
Fr. Leo Courcy Jr. – Archdiocese of New York
Father Leo Courcy Jr. Archdiocese of New York Ordained: 1962 Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave: 1965-1966, 1979-1980 Inpatient Evaluation/Treatment: 1967-1970 Removed: 1993 Laicized: 2009 Assigned as follows: 1962-1965: St. Anthony (Burlington, VT) 1965-1967: Absent from Burlington Diocese on “Sick Leave” 1966: Don Bosco Home (Burlington, VT) 1966: St. Francis Xavier (Winooski, VT) 1966: St. Mark (Burlington, VT) 1967-1970: Servants of the Paraclete (Santa Fe,…
Fr. William Lombardy – Archdiocese of New York
Father William Lombardy Archdiocese of New York Ordained: 1967 Dead: 2017 Assignment History: St. Mary’s (Bronx, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William Lombardy: Fr. William Lombardy was an American chess grandmaster and a former Catholic priest, ordained in 1967. In January of 2021, two child sexual abuse survivors brought suit against the Archdiocese of New York and…