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Summary of Case: A Jesuit of the Chicago Province ordained in 1978, Knoth was known for his work as an educator. His career took him from Chicago to Indianapolis, Washington DC and New Orleans. In 2003, nine years into his position as President of Loyola University in New Orleans, Knoth was accused of having sexually abused a high school student in Indiana in 1986. Knoth was the school’s principal during the time in question. The accusation was deemed credible by his superiors and Knoth was removed from public ministry. He denied the allegation. Knoth moved to Florida and is last known to have been working as a management consultant.
Ordained: 1978
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