Fr. Alvaro Guichard
Accused in a 5/2002 lawsuit of abuse of a teenage boy in the 1970s. Criminal charges not pursued due to the statute of limitations. Reinstated as pastor after 15 months on leave. The Archdiocese could not prove the allegations. Another civil suit was filed in 11/2003; Guichard was again placed on leave. Named in at least four suits. In 9/2006 Guichard filed lawsuits against his accuser and the family of a deceased accuser. He filed another suit in 10/2006. Five plaintiffs are known to have settled claims. A Church trial was held in 11/2007.
- Dallas Morning News 06.12.02
- Miami Herald 03.13.03
- Miami Herald 04.23.03
- Miami Herald 08.25.03
- Miami Herald 11.07.03
- Sun-Sentinel 12.08.03
- Miami Herald 12.15.03
- Sun-Sentinel 01.01.04
- Affidavit of Fr Hector Abreu 02.10.05
- Miami Herald 02.16.05
- Doe 20 v Archdiocese of Miami, et al Cause No 10-64439CA32 02.16.05
- Miami Herald 07.17.05
- Miami Herald 01.31.06
- The Legder 02.01.06
- Local 10 09.21.06
- Gainesville Sun 10.13.06
- Doe 20 v Archdiocese of Miami, Cause No 05-3433-CA-01 Docket 02.20.07
- Miami Herald 11.13.07
- FL Attorney General’s Report 11.06.20
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