Fr. Roger J. Trott
Criminally charged in 1987 for abusing as many as 12 young boys while pastor of St. John’s in Delmont, PA. Pleaded guilty to abuse of one; sentenced to 5 years probation, with treatment as a condition of probation, and a $10K fine. Sent To St. Luke’s in MD for treatment. Accused in a 4/02 complaint of abusing a 10-year-old altar boy in 1973, including repeated rape. Civil suit filed in 2005 claiming abuse 1973-76. Settled for $130K. Laicized around 11/04. Died in 2017 in FL. Included in the 8/14/18 PA Grand Jury Report and on the diocese’s list of credibly accused.
- Indiana Gazette (AP) 02.17.87
- United Press International 02.17.87
- Associated Press 02.24.87
- United Press International 02.27.87
- Pittburgh Post-Gazette 08.25.87
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03.15.02
- Tribune-Review 06.18.05
- Tribune-Review 08.17.05
- Connellsville Daily Courier 11.10.05
- Tribune-Review 04.26.06
- PA Grand Jury Report Profile 08.14.18
- Diocese of Greensburg List 08.19.18
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