Sex Abuse Advocates Call on Ohio AG to Investigate Ohio's Catholic Churches

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Dave Yost told reporters his office doesn't have the legal authority to investigate 'matters like this.'

, also completed in 2023, revealed claims by nearly 2,000 survivors who were sexually abused by the more than 450 Catholic clerics.

“We are asking Attorney General Yost to simply step up and get on the train of accountability and justice for victims," Vercellotti said during the press conference. "The General Assembly has the power to change the law, but at present, SNAP’s concerns should be addressed to local prosecutors," Yost's office said., the Catholic Conference of Ohio said, “Every diocese in Ohio diligently maintains safe environments for all children and adults. The Catholic Church conducts background checks and on-going safe environment training for employees and volunteers.

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