An investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s office has revealed that 51 priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, have been accused of sexual misconduct. The report, released by Attorney General Dana Nessel, details numerous allegations of abuse spanning several decades within the diocese. The findings shed light on a dark chapter in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Grand Rapids.
According to the report, the allegations against the 51 priests range from inappropriate behavior to sexual assault. Many of the victims were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. The investigation also found that the diocese had failed to adequately address reports of misconduct and had allowed accused priests to continue serving in the church without facing consequences for their actions.
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