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By Christian Alexandersen | calexandersen@pennlive.com
The legacy of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown now will include countless stories of child sexual abuse, broken trust and millions of dollars paid for the sins of religious leaders.
The results of a state grand jury investigation released Tuesday found that hundreds of children were sexually abused and raped by diocese priests and religious leaders over the past 40 years. The widespread acts of abuse were perpetrated by more than 50 priests and religious leaders.
“The heinous crimes these children endured are absolutely unconscionable,” said Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane on Tuesday in Blair County.
“These predators desecrated a sacred trust and preyed upon their victims in the very places where they should have felt most safe.”
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