Former Priest Lawrence Hecker Dies After Life Sentence for Rape
#USCrimeNews #CatholicChurchAbuseFormer Catholic priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, dies in prison two weeks after a life sentence for raping a teenage boy. The survivor feels 'vindicated' by Hecker's death, ending a long-delayed trial amid a wave of sexual abuse allegations against the Catholic church. read more
#CatholicChurchAbuse #NewOrleansInvestigation
Investigators are demanding the Roman Catholic archdiocese in New Orleans to provide records, including communication with officials in the Vatican, regarding child sexual abuse cases. This could shed light on the extent of abuse and potential cover-ups. read more