“Once a victim finds the courage to come forward, law enforcement should take action,” said the attorney general.
Pennsylvania grand jury investigated allegations against predator priests
Last year, a Statewide Investigating Grand Jury found that Sweeney used his authority and power as a priest to sexually abuse the victim. The incident happened during the school year 1991-92 when the victim was in 4th grade at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School. Sweeney forced the victim to perform oral sex on him in a conference room inside the St. Margareth Mary Parish.
After sexually abusing the victim, Sweeney continued serving as a priest for approximately 16 years. The Catholic Church assigned him to various parishes in the Diocese of Greenburg.
Shapiro informed the public that his office has an ongoing investigation into secual abuse by priesnts, He encouraging anyone to report any information regarding sexual abuse by Sweeney.
“If anyone is aware of other incidents involving this man, or if you yourself were a victim, I urge you to come forward. As we’ve shown today, we can and we will hold them accountable,” said Shapiro.
