Chicago Archdiocese bungled child sexual abuse investigation, priest says
March 19, 2024 — Iain Carlos, Noir News
A Chicago Archdiocese investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against Fr. Daniel McCarthy was flawed, with McCarthy claiming he wasn’t directly questioned about specifics and that the Archdiocese knew of an earlier allegation for about a year before acting — raising concerns about transparency and adherence to its own child-safety policies. It highlights criticism from abuse-survivor advocates and notes broader questions about how the Archdiocese handles such investigations.
