March 10, 2005

Suspended Priest Relieved From FD Duties

CINCINNATI (OH)
WCPO

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3/10/2005 5:48:48 PM
The Cincinnati Fire Department has relieved its chaplain of his duties after revelations Wednesday that he had been accused of sex abuse.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati placed the Reverend Michael Paraniuk on administrative leave while it investigates the allegation.

Paraniuk spoke to 9News Wednesday and insisted he's innocent.

Posted by kshaw at March 10, 2005 05:43 PM