Br. Samuel Charles Cabot
Worked in CA, AZ, the Philippines and in the Archdiocese of Hermosillo in Guaymas, Sonora Mexico. Accused in 2002 of abusing two young girls, who were cousins, 1981-1985. The abuse of one of the girls began when she was age 4; Cabot had helped her family adopt her when she was an infant. Removed from public ministry in 2002. The cousins filed a civil suit in 2003. Settlement announced in 8/2006. Cabot “may be” the perpetrator in an 8/2008 civil suit. Plaintiffs uncertain. (See additional information in two suits filed in Fall 2009.) Personnel file released in 5/2012. Name included on the Santa Barbara Province Franciscans list 5/31/2019. On the Las Cruces diocese’s list 6/24/2019, where he worked 1956-1957. Died in 2019. Included in 8/2021 on the Fresno diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- LA Times Database 04.20.06
- Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19
- The Sun-Gazette 08.11.21
- John Roe 4 vs Does, Cause No 1156450, Superior Court of California
- Associated Press 10.02.03
- LA Archdiocesan Report 02.17.04
- Santa Barbara Independent 08.10.06
- Santa Barbara Independent 06.21.07
- First Amended Complaint in Cunningham v Franciscans, Cause No 1265207, Santa Barbara Superior Court, CA 08.06.08
- Santa Barbara Independent 08.15.08
- Ernesto C v Franciscans, Cause No 1337577, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 10.05.09
- Clover v Franciscans, Cause No 1338070, Santa Barbara Co Superior Court 11.03.09
- Opinion in John Doe 1 et al V Franciscan Friars of California, Inc 09.30.10
- Metropolitan News Enterprise 10.02.10
- San Antonio Express News 05.23.12
- Personnel file posted on BishopAccountability 05.23.12
- CBS Los Angeles 05.23.12
- LA Times 05.23.12
- Santa Barbara Province Franciscans List 05.31.19
- Diocese of Las Cruces List Updated 06.24.19
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