Diocese faces sex abuse lawsuits; North Bay, Powassan among sites of alleged misconduct

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Diocese faces sex abuse lawsuits; North Bay, Powassan among sites of alleged misconduct

The Roman Catholic diocese of Sault Ste. Marie has been hit with six civil lawsuits from men and women claiming they were sexually abused as children by priests decades ago.

Ledroit Beckett Litigation Lawyers of London, Ont., are scheduled to hold a news conference Monday to announce the Sault. Ste. Marie lawsuits, as well as one in London.

The firm is suing the Sault diocese, the Roman Catholic diocese of London and the Congregation of the Resurrection in Ontario on behalf of seven plaintiffs.

The litigation names six Roman Catholic priests, only one of whom, Gerald Roy, is still alive.

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