NEW YORK
New York Daily News
RICH SCHAPIRO
The ex-president of a prestigious Long Island Catholic high school has been sidelined after sex abuse allegations involving a former student were deemed credible.
The Rev. James Williams, who resigned from Chaminade High School in 2011 after 12 years, has been suspended from functioning as a priest, the Marianist order announced Friday.
Williams had denied the accusations. But a “vigorous, thorough and comprehensive investigation” deemed them to be credible, the Marianists said, according to Newsday.
“We believe our actions reflect the solemn promise we have made to ensure the protection of the young men entrusted to us, our highest priority,” the order stated.
The order contacted the Nassau District Attorney’s office, and an investigation was launched.
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