NH bishop 'categorically denies' sex abuse accusations, atto

NH bishop 'categorically denies' sex abuse accusations, attorney says
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Bishop Rev. Peter Anthony Libasci
Manchester, New Hampshire Diocese Bishop Peter Anthony Libasci is denying that he sexually abused a child in the 1980s, according to a statement released Friday by his attorney.
Libasci is not facing criminal charges. In a lawsuit, he was accused of sexually abusing a child around 12 or 13 years old in 1983 and 1984.Sign up for our Newsletters
In a statement released Friday evening, Libasci's attorney, Michael J. Connolly, said the bishop "categorically denies the allegations."
"The allegation that, almost 40 years ago, Bishop Libasci assaulted an individual while serving as a parish priest in Deer Park, New York, is not true," Connolly said in the statement. "Bishop Libasci has dedicated over 43 years to serving others as a Roman Catholic priest, during which time he has earned an impeccable reputation for treating all individuals with dignity and respect. While Bishop Libasci has great compassion for victims of sexual abuse, he will be forced to vigorously defend against these false allegations in court."

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