Fr. Thomas G. Rainforth
Accused in 7/02 by a man of molestation in 1975. Placed on leave. Returned to ministry in 8/02 after diocese said Rainforth was drunk and behavior was inappropriate but did not meet definition of abuse. Sued in 2004 by another man. Claim included in 2/05 $5M settlement with 27 plaintiffs, most of whom were abused by Rev. James Hanley. Rainforth’s accuser later died of a drug overdose. In a 12/19 suit Rainforth was accused of sexual abuse by another man, who also alleged abuse as a boy by Hanley. Rainforth is “recently” deceased, per the diocese in 12/19.
- The Record 07.14.02
- Star-Ledger 07.15.02
- Star-Ledger 11.15.02
- Newsday 01.12.04
- Daily Record (NJ) 01.13.04
- NY Times 01.13.04
- Observer Tribune 09.01.04
- Herald News 11.04.04
- Star-Ledger 02.10.05
- Herald News 02.16.05
- The Record 02.16.05
- Website: Catholic Scouters & Sexual Abuse, 11.30.07
- Bergen Record 12.04.19
- The Observer-Tribune 12.09.19
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