Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Brooklyn
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, teacher, coach, or other clergy you are not alone. Our attorneys & advocates are here to help you.
Whether you require assistance in navigating the complexities of the New York Child Victims Act or simply need someone to listen to your story without judgment, we are ready to help child sexual abuse survivors like you pursue justice, healing, compensation, and accountability in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Our law firm of legal professionals and trauma-informed advocates has spent nearly 40 years working with survivors of clergy sexual abuse and successfully litigating cases against Catholic dioceses and religious orders nationwide.
The Anderson Report: Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Brooklyn
This report contains the names, and, where available, assignment histories, photos, and biographical information of clergy who were assigned within, worked in, or lived in the Diocese of Brooklyn and who have been accused of sexual misconduct. The information in this Anderson Report is derived from publicly available sources, claims made by survivors to the dioceses and religious orders responsible for the offenders, and legal settlements made as a result of claims for sexual abuse. This same information can be found in the gallery at the bottom of this page.
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New York Child Victims Act Diocesan Lawsuits Dashboard & Database
Between the opening of the CVA on August 14, 2019, and May 31, 2021, more than 3,300 child sexual abuse lawsuits involving the Catholic Church, its affiliated organizations, its clergy, and its employees were filed in the state of New York. These lawsuits allege abuse by more than 1,700 individuals, including cardinals, bishops, priests, members of religious orders, and lay staff. We analyzed these lawsuits and have presented our analysis as of April 2021 in an interactive dashboard. We invite you to explore summary data by state or diocese, and scroll or search for accused perpetrators by name. View dashboard.
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It’s time for justice. It’s time for you to share your story, safely and confidentially. It’s time to lay down your burden and reclaim some of your power. It’s time to expose those who hurt you and make sure what happened to you never happens to another kid. Before making a decision concerning such serious and sensitive matters, we encourage all survivors of child sexual abuse to consult with legal counsel before proceeding with a claim. We want to help you find accountability and healing. We will stand by you. We will fight for you.
Clergy Accused of Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The list below contains the names of clergy who were assigned within or working in the Diocese of Brooklyn who have been accused of sexual misconduct. While lawsuits were filed involving many of these alleged perpetrators, the vast majority of the claims against these individuals have been settled or have not been fully evaluated in a civil or criminal court. Accordingly, the allegations should be considered just allegations and should not be considered proved or substantiated in a court of law.
All individuals should be considered innocent until proven guilty. In some situations, the statute of limitations has expired preventing cases from being heard in a court of law. The information contained herein is an attempt to compile information already available to the public including information obtained from the media, www.bishopaccountability.org, the Archdiocese’s public statements, lists and reports that were released to the public, and other sources that have attempted to chronicle this information for public use.
