CHEYENNE (WY)
Catholic News Service via National Catholic Reporter
June 12, 2020
A district attorney’s decision not to pursue criminal charges against retired Bishop Joseph H. Hart of Cheyenne over sexual abuse claims does not mean “the victims are not credible,” said Bishop Steven R. Biegler, who has headed the statewide diocese since 2017.
“Once again, I commend the victims who have spoken courageously about their abuse,” he said in a June 11 statement. “I also stand behind the determination made by the Diocese of Cheyenne that allegations of sexual abuse against former Bishop Hart are credible.”
He added, “The Diocese of Cheyenne has fully cooperated with law enforcement during the past two years that they have been investigating this case.”
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