Fr. Stephen Scruton
Arrested and convicted in 1984 and 1987 for lewd and/or indecent behavior at highway rest areas. Sued in 1991 on claims of abuse of an altar boy in 1986. Took sick leave in 1990. Removed from position as a counselor for sex offenders at the Essex County Jail in 1992 after his name appeared on a list of accused. Named in three lawsuits in 2002. At least one claim was included in a 11/2002 $5M settlement involving 62 victims and 28 priests. Laicized and deceased, per the Diocese’s list 7/31/2019.
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