Diocese: Archdiocese of Chicago
Notes:
Native of India, he had been working in Chicago since 1986. Fled US in 2002 after being reported to Archdiocese for allegedly having an “inappropriate relationship” with 16 yr old girl. Warrant issued 5/02. Arrested in India 6/03; extradition pending in 3/12. Girl’s attorney indicated she might not want to pursue criminal charges. Chicago will drop plans to extradite as of 5/1/12. Archdiocese previously reached out-of-court settlement with the accuser. Laicized by Vatican in 2008.
Sources:
Chicago Sun-Times 05.12.02; Chicago Sun-Times 05.12.02; Chicago Tribune 05.22.02; India Abroad (New York) 05.24.02; Dallas Morning News 06.12.02; USA Today 11.11.02; Chicago Sun-Times 0 06.05.03; India Abroad (New York) 06.06.03; Chicago Tribune 03.10.12; Chicago Tribune 03.11.12; IWatchNews 03.11.12; Bellingham Herald 05.01.12; http://bishop-accountability.org/member/psearch.jsp