SAGINAW COUNTY (MI)
WNEM
March 8, 2018
By Carrie Laine
The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw has clarified previous statements regarding Father Robert (Bob) DeLand. This as the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s office announced the formation of a special investigative team that will look into allegations of abuse involving officials in the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw.
The 71-year-old pastor was arrested in February and charged with two counts of attempt to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct and gross indecency between males; following an undercover investigation.
Immediately following his arrest, the Diocese issued the following information regarding DeLand.
“To the best of our knowledge, Father DeLand has not been subject to disciplinary action or accusations of priestly misconduct.”
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