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Robert M. Burns
Ordained in 1975. Diocese of Youngstown.
Brief History: Abused in Youngstown diocese and was sent for counseling and treatment before
transferring to Boston. Youngstown told Boston not to let him be around
children. Still abused. Burns removed from duties in 1991 because of abuse. Pled
guilty in March, 1996 to molesting 2 youths. Served 3 yrs of 8 yr sentence.
Admitted to abusing 42 boys and young men. Sued several times. Boston settled
claims with Burns' victims totaling more than $2.6 mil. between 1992-2002. Also
convicted 2005. 11 yr sentence.
Resume and history of assignments: http://www.bishop-accountability.org/docs/boston/burns/BURNS2_045_047.pdf
Request
for Laicization May 1999 with Boston Assignments and Allegations:
http://www.bishop-accountability.org/docs/boston/burns/BURNS2_290.pdf
http://www.boston.com/globe/spotlight/abuse/stories3/120402_burns.htm
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http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/04/us/boston-church-papers-released-a-pattern-of-negligence-is-cited.html?pagewanted=all
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