Coverage dated April 16, 2023 to April 17, 2023

Defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sex assault in 1977 in Wisconsin

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Defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was removed from the priesthood in 2019 after a Vatican investigation found he had sexually molested adults and children.

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New York Times
Defrocked Catholic Cardinal Faces Second Sex Assault Charge (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Theodore E. McCarrick, expelled by Pope Francis in 2019, was already facing prosecution in Massachusetts. Now, Wisconsin is charging him with assault.
America Magazine
Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen (opens America Magazine)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage boy during a wedding reception in the 1970s, court records show.
La Crosse Tribune
Defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault for 1977 incident, authorities say (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Apr 16, 2023
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
The charge stems from a report made to the Attorney General’s Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse initiative.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually abusing teenager in Wisconsin (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Apr 16, 2023
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
Theodore McCarrick was Archbishop of Newark from 1986 to 2000.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Charged in Wisconsin With Sex Abuse (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 16, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal who became the face of the church’s clergy sex abuse crisis has been charged in Wisconsin with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago. Theodore McCarrick is accused of fondling a man in 1977 while staying at a cabin on Geneva Lake, accordi…
La Crosse Tribune
Defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sex assault in 1977 in Wisconsin (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Apr 17, 2023
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
Defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was removed from the priesthood in 2019 after a Vatican investigation found he had sexually molested adults and children.
Fox News
Disgraced ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged in 1977 Wisconsin sex abuse case (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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Defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been charged in Wisconsin for an alleged sexual assault that occurred over 45 years ago.
America Magazine
Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sex abuse in Wisconsin (opens America Magazine)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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A criminal complaint filed on Friday alleges that ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually assaulted a Wisconsin man in 1977, when the alleged victim was 18 years old.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Apr 16, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, has been charged with one count of fourth-degree sexual assault for an incident that occurred in April 1977.
CBS News
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, charged with sexual assault over alleged 1977 incident (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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McCarrick was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after evidence suggested he abused multiple people, including children, for decades.
MyNorthwest
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged in Wisconsin with sex abuse (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 16, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal who became the face of the church's clergy sex abuse crisis has been charged in Wisconsin with
The Boston Globe
Former cardinal McCarrick charged in Wisconsin with sex abuse (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 16, 2023
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The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal has been charged in Wisconsin with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago.
Washington Examiner
Defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick faces new sexual assault charges (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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A former cardinal of the Catholic Church who was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 amid allegations of sexual abuse is facing criminal sexual assault charges in Wisconsin in connection to a 1977 incident.
Washington Post
Ex-cardinal McCarrick faces second criminal sex charge, this one in Wisconsin (opens Washington Post)
Published Apr 17, 2023
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The claim the former leader assaulted an 18-year-old in the 1970s comes as McCarrick says he is incompetent for trial.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Wisconsin sex abuse charges, victim feels 'relief' (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Apr 17, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Wisconsin prosecutors charged former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago. The criminal complaint doesn’t name the victim, but James Grein spoke with FOX6 News on Monday.

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