Four priests gang-raped a retarded child at orgy, according to new lawsuit to be filed next week

First such suit filed against both the City of Chicago and the archdiocese

Group protested a week ago outside Cardinal George's residence

WHAT
At a news conference, a new civil child molestation case against both archdiocesan and city officials will be disclosed and discussed. It alleges a mildly retarded boy was sexually assaulted by four priests at once, including one who worked for a federally-funded summer jobs program for kids. A summary of the victim’s polygraph results, showing that he is telling the truth, will be provided.

WHEN
Monday, Jan. 29, 2:00 p.m.

WHERE
Across the street from the Federal Court House, 219 S Dearborn, on the sidewalk near the Calder Statue, on the edge of Federal Plaza

WHO
10 African American men who were abused by Catholic clerics and at least 30 supporters, advocates and their attorney

VISUALS
The group will hold signs and childhood photos of victims

WHY
Father Terrance Fitzmaurice abused dozens of African American children ranging from ages as young as 10-years-old and older. Fitzmaurice and three other priests gang raped and sodomized Perry Collins when Collins was 10 years old and forced him to engage in oral sex with each of them.

At the time, in addition to being a priest, Fitzmaurice worked in Mayor Daley’s Summere Youth Employment Program.

The victim’s attorney has charged that Archdiocesan officials have refused to reach out to African American victims in a fair and benevolent manner, sometimes refusing to provide adequate funds for their treatment, and acting in bad faith in their dealings with these African American victims.

In addition to Fitzmaurice, other defendants in the suit, which is being filed in US District Court (Eastern District), include the City of Chicago, the Chicago Archdiocese, St. Procopius Abbey, and the Order of St. Benedict. The victim does not know the names of the other three priests involved.

Joining Collins in the suit is his mother and guardian, Doris Thomas. Both Collins and his mother live in Chicago. According to the lawsuit, Collins was “kidnapped from the Douglas Park Playground then forced to ingest alcohol to the point of intoxication,” then raped.

CONTACT
Attorney Philip Aaron 425 260 5103 cell
Ruby Harris of African American Advocates For Victims Of Clergy Sexual Abuse 206-407-8161 cell