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Theodore McCarrick to undergo competency exam for Wisconsin criminal case
The alleged victim in the Wisconsin case was also the one in a recently dropped Massachusetts criminal case. Read more
Theodore McCarrick: ‘I have trouble with words’
The former cardinal’s eloquence made him a force in the Catholic Church. Now, his loss for words appears to have... Read more
Bishop accountability group: Dismissal of charges against McCarrick ‘hugely disappointing’
Anne Barrett Doyle told CNA that “our hearts go out to the courageous victim who brought this case, and to... Read more
UPDATE: McCarrick’s alleged victim ‘left with nothing’ after ex-prelate ruled incompetent to face trial
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on criminal sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts, a state district... Read more
State health examiner agrees that McCarrick is unfit to stand trial
The update in the case could lead to the dismissal of the only criminal charges that McCarrick, 92, has ever... Read more
Alleged victim of Theodore McCarrick says ex-cardinal abused him for years
The criminal complaint filed in Wisconsin this week against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was revealed to have come from James... Read more
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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault in Wisconsin
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been criminally charged with fourth-degree sexual assault in Wisconsin for an incident that allegedly occurred... Read more
McCarrick denies sex abuse charges in telephone interview
For the first time since criminal court proceedings began against him, Theodore McCarrick spoke publicly about allegations that he abused... Read more
Ex-cardinal McCarrick asks for dismissal of sex abuse case against him, citing dementia
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, filed a motion in a Massachusetts court claiming he is “legally incompetent” to stand trial. Read more
McCarrick’s lawyers say he’s not competent to stand trial
Defense attorneys plan to file a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Theodore McCarrick, who is accused of sexually... Read more
Two-year-old lawsuit accusing Theodore McCarrick of repeatedly raping boy still pending in NJ
The nearly two-year-old lawsuit, one of several against McCarrick, has received significant media coverage due to the graphic nature of... Read more
Report: Hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits filed against New Jersey Catholic priests during 2-year window
At least 820 sex abuse lawsuits have been filed against New Jersey’s Catholic dioceses and religious orders in the past... Read more
Former priest files new sexual abuse lawsuit against Theodore McCarrick
A former Catholic priest who has previously alleged that ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick sexually abused him when he was a seminarian... Read more
Judge: Newark archdiocese can be held liable for McCarrick's misconduct
A New Jersey federal judge ruled this week that the Archdiocese of Newark can be held financially responsible for the... Read more
Theodore McCarrick faces new sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey
Three sex abuse lawsuits, including one naming disgraced former archbishop Theodore McCarrick as the alleged abuser, were filed on Thursday,... Read more
Cardinal Gregory ‘embarrassed’ at McCarrick abuse charges
The Archbishop of Washington on Wednesday said he was “embarrassed” at the charges of sex abuse filed against his predecessor,... Read more
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick makes first court appearance, pleads not guilty
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick pleaded ‘not guilty’ on Friday to several charges of sexual assault, while appearing for the first... Read more
Theodore McCarrick's court hearing is today: What to expect
Disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is expected to appear in a Massachusetts court on Friday morning for his arraignment. Read more
Theodore McCarrick faces new civil sex abuse lawsuit
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick now faces a fifth civil sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey, after he was criminally charged... Read more
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault of a minor
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has reportedly been charged with sexual assault of a teenage boy, a crime alleged to have... Read more
