Names of 109 Perpetrators Accused of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Phoenix to be Released Wednesday

(Phoenix, AZ) – Tomorrow in Phoenix, survivors, advocates and the law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates will:
  • Release a report containing the identities, histories, photographs and information on 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Phoenix;
  • Discuss the historic legislation passed by the Arizona legislature that extends the age limit for sexual abuse survivors to bring claims against a perpetrator and the institution that may have protected the perpetrator; this legislation includes a temporary window to revive old claims that is now open until December 31, 2020 for survivors of sexual abuse;
  • Demand full disclosure by the Diocese of Phoenix and the religious orders, regarding all clergy accused of sexual abuse who worked in the diocese, including their current whereabouts, photographs and histories.

When
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM (MST)

Where
Hilton Garden Inn (Downtown Phoenix)
Washington Room
15 E. Monroe St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

The press conference will be live-streamed via YouTube and Facebook

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