Fr. Jaime H. Duenas
Ordained in his native Colombia. In NY since late 1960s. Arrested at age 87 in 8/2/11 at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady in the Bronx. Charged with forcible touching and sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl, who had just started working in the rectory. Abuse occurred within two weeks of the day he was arrested. Also known as Fr. James. Archdiocese said no previous allegations. Pleaded guilty; had case sealed. He blamed the girl for wearing short skirts. She filed a civil suit as of 6/30/14. Duenas had died earlier that month, on 6/6/14. On archdiocese’s list 4/26/19. It notes laicization process was pending when he died.
- Wall Street Journal 08.04.11
- WABC 08.04.11
- Spero News 08.04.11
- SNAP Statement 08.04.11
- My Fox NY 08.04.11
- NY1 08.04.11
- CBS NY 08.04.11
- KTLA 08.04.11
- WPIX 08.05.11
- WPIX 08.08.11
- SNAP Statement 01.06.12
- New Civil Rights Movement 01.12.12
- Berger’s Beat 05.05.12
- SNAP Statement 06.30.14
- NY Post 06.30.14
- Archdiocese of New York List 04.26.19
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