The Latest: Ex-archbishop denies claim, welcomes probe

VATICAN CITY
The Associated Press

December 17, 2018

The Latest on a U.S. archbishop’s request to address sexual misconduct allegations against former St. Paul and Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt (all times local):

11:15 p.m.

Former St. Paul and Minneapolis Archbishop John Nienstedt says he would welcome an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct that he claims is untrue.

In a Monday email to The Associated Press, Nienstedt says it’s difficult to defend himself against the claims because it’s his word against the accusers’ and he doesn’t want to harm them.

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