Judge dismisses sexual abuse trial against former cardinal McCarrick due to incompetence
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was once the archbishop of Washington, D.C., has been declared incompetent to stand trial on sex abuse charges in Massachusetts due to dementia. McCarrick was expelled from the priesthood in 2019 following an internal investigation that found multiple instances of sexual misconduct. He also faces a sexual assault charge in Wisconsin. The statutes of limitation in both states allowed prosecutors to bring criminal charges against him despite the alleged incidents occurring decades ago. This case highlights the ongoing issue of clergy sex abuse and the challenges faced by victims seeking legal recourse.