Protester calls for Portland diocese to stop contesting sexual abuse lawsuits

by Ted Homer, WGME

Wednesday, January 18th 2023

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A non-profit group is protesting the Catholic diocese in Portland, claiming it’s “retraumatizing” sexual abuse victims.

A member representing the group protested outside the diocese offices Wednesday, calling on Bishop Robert Deely to stop contesting new lawsuits filed by people claiming sexual abuse at the hands of clergy.

The lawsuits follow a change to Maine law that lifted the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims.

The diocese is accused of covering up claims of sexual abuse for decades.

https://wgme.com/news/local/protester-portland-diocese-stop-contesting-sexual-abuse-lawsuits-catholic-church-maine-bishop-robert-deely


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