Maryland AG Report Reveals Widespread Church Sex Abuse in Baltimore

A state report released on Wednesday revealed that over 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused over 600 children and often escaped accountability. The report accused church leaders of decades of coverups and revealed the scope of abuse spanning 80 years. The report was redacted to protect confidential grand jury materials, meaning the identities of some accused clergy were removed. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released the findings of their yearslong investigation during Holy Week and said the number of victims is likely far higher.