Settlement Reached in PA Homosexual Brother Abuse Case

Br. Stephen Baker allegedly molested over 100 young boys YOUNGSTOWN, Pa. (ChurchMilitant.com) - A settlement has been reached in the case of three Franciscan brothers accused of protecting a homosexual friar allegedly responsible for molesting over 100 young boys.The terms of the out-of-court settlement, which were publicly released Tuesday, reveal that the diocese of Youngstown, Pennsylvania and the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular, Province of the Immaculate Conception, are responsible for paying out $900,000 to 28 individuals who claim they were sexually abused by Br. Stephen Baker while he worked at Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Additional clauses hold the diocese responsible for paying fees for counseling accrued by the alleged victims.

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