Syracuse Diocese Bishop to Sign Agreement with District Attorneys

WSYR
October 27, 2015

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The Bishop of the Syracuse Diocese will sign an agreement with District Attorneys in counties throughout the diocese regarding sex abuse incidents.

According to the Broome County District Attorney’s office, Bishop Robert Cunningham will meet with prosecutors representing counties throughout the diocese on Wednesday.

They say the bishop will sign a “memorandum of understanding,” which will establish a process for sex abuse allegations regarding clergy and minors.

The Syracuse Diocese includes:

Onondaga County

Broome County

Oneida County

Chenango County

Cortland County

Oswego County

Madison County

The press conference is set for 2 p.m. in the Broome County District Attorney’s office.

The Diocese declined to comment on the event.