In 8/17 police received report of sexual assault by DeLand of a 21-yr-old man.
Later, parents of a 17-yr-old boy reported to the police concerns about DeLand's relationship with their son.
The boy agreed to go under-cover; after 4 months DeLand was charged with criminal sexual conduct.
DeLand allegedly gave the boy alcohol and ecstasy.
"Nearly half a dozen" more people contacted police after the arrest, alleging attempted and actual sexual abuse by DeLand, some going back three decades; some were minors when allegedly abused, at least one female. Diocese knew of "rumors" re DeLand in 1992.
In 2005 DeLand investigated by Review Board after woman called to say her brother, who died by suicide in 1993, may have been abused in the 1970s by the priest.
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new4now ago
Saginaw, MI
DeLand Robert, Jr. 1973 P Charged Diocesan
Arrested 2/25/18. Suspended from public ministry.
In 8/17 police received report of sexual assault by DeLand of a 21-yr-old man.
Later, parents of a 17-yr-old boy reported to the police concerns about DeLand's relationship with their son.
The boy agreed to go under-cover; after 4 months DeLand was charged with criminal sexual conduct.
DeLand allegedly gave the boy alcohol and ecstasy.
"Nearly half a dozen" more people contacted police after the arrest, alleging attempted and actual sexual abuse by DeLand, some going back three decades; some were minors when allegedly abused, at least one female. Diocese knew of "rumors" re DeLand in 1992.
In 2005 DeLand investigated by Review Board after woman called to say her brother, who died by suicide in 1993, may have been abused in the 1970s by the priest.
Determined to be "unfounded."
http://www.bishop-accountability.org/member/
Sackajahweeda ago
Alcohol and ecstasy= the pervert priests communion.
new4now ago
the pill popping should surprise me but it doesnt
known for awhile the a lot of them alkies