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Youngstown Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN — Franciscan Brother Stephen P. Baker, accused in the sexual abuse of at least 11 men who attended Warren John F. Kennedy High School, is dead, according to a statement from the Youngstown Diocese.
“The Provincial of the Third Order Regular Franciscans, Father Patrick Quinn, announced this morning that Brother Stephen Baker had died,” said a statement from Bishop George V. Murry, posted on the diocese’s website. “At this time, the circumstances of his death are under investigation.”
The statement continued: “Let us continue to pray for all victims of abuse, for Brother Baker’s family and the repose of his soul.”
Baker taught, coached baseball and served as athletic trainer at the school from 1986 to 1991. Since word of settlement of a lawsuit on behalf of the 11 men earlier this month, other men in Pennsylvania and other areas have come forward with stories of abuse by Baker.
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