Published 3 years ago

Former NY bishop admits to cover up of sexual abuse allegations against priests

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Bishop Howard Hubbard ran the diocese in New York’s Capital District from 1977 to 2014. He has himself been accused of sexual abuse. About 300 lawsuits have been filed against the Albany diocese under a state law that allows people until Aug. 14 to sue.

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Yahoo News

Bishop: Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades

The longtime former head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany says the diocese covered up sexual abuse by priests for decades and protected clergy by sending them to private treatment instead of calling police. Bishop Howard Hubbard, who ran the diocese in New York's Capital District from 1977 to 2014 and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, made the admission in a statement issued through his lawyer to the Albany Times-Union in respons…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Bishop: Catholic Diocese of Albany covered up sexual abuse by priests

Howard Hubbard gives statement to Albany Times-Union while New York law allows alleged victims until 14 August to sue

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Bishop: Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Bishop: Albany diocese covered up priest abuse for decades

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The longtime former head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany says the diocese covered up sexual abuse by priests for decades and protected clergy by sending them to private treatment instead of calling police.

3 years ago·United States

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