Disgraced Fr. Michael Kelly sued again by another alleged abuse victim in California

More allegations of sexual abuse fall on Irish priest

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KERRY O'SHEA,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

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The complaint goes on to allege that the Diocese of Stockton, including Bishop Blaire, Monsignor Ryan and Father Kelly, engaged in a conspiracy to conceal allegations of sexual misconduct lodged against Father Kelly in an attempt to shield their reputation and allow donations and to continue flowing to the Diocese.

The complaint also includes an instance when Fr. Kelly arrived at the home of the plaintiff, who was a 12 year old altar boy at the time, when his parents were not home and sexually abused him under the guise of spiritual guidance in his bedroom.

On August 6, 2012, a San Joaquin County jury unanimously found Michael Kelly had committed sexual battery against another victim, decorated Air Force officer Travis Trotter, when he was a minor in 1984-1985. The day after the verdict, Michael Kelly fled the United States to his native Ireland and the Diocese subsequently settled the case for $3.5 million.

John Manly, the attorney for Travis Trotter, said, “I call upon law enforcement to track Michael Kelly down and return him to California to answer for his horrible crimes against innocent children.

“The Diocese of Stockton must once again be held responsible and made to pay for their cover up of Father Kelly’s crimes and their failure to protect the children in their parish.”

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