MINNESOTA
Northland’s News Center
June 26, 2013
Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) – A man, who claims as a child, he was sexually abused by a priest, has filed suit against the Catholic Diocese of Duluth, under Minnesota’s new Child Victims Act.
Michael DeRoche says he was abused by Father John Nicholson, who has since died.
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He was abused when he attended St. Rose in Proctor between the ages of 9 and 10.
The lawsuit claims the Diocese knew, or should have known, that Nicholson was a danger to children and should have stepped in to protect his victims.
In a written statement the Diocese said, “It deeply regrets any long-lasting and devastating effects of sexual misconduct on the part of the clergy and is committed to assisting victims and preventing future abuse.”
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