Archdiocese investigation into Father Pfleger begins after DCFS indicates no current risk

CHICAGO - The Archdiocese of Chicago has started its investigation into Father Michael Pfleger after DCFS indicated there's no current risk to children by the embattled priest.
On Friday, the archdiocese said the agency can only determine whether there is a current child victim and does not investigate allegations made by adults.
The Independent Review Board of the archdiocese will now start its investigation into the allegations made by two brothers in the 1980s, alleging child sex abuse by Pfleger.
Pfleger broke his silence Wednesday, saying on social media that he is innocent of the allegations.
Since the Archdiocese has now put out a statement saying i can comment on my Innocence... let me be clear and restate what my lawyers said in the beginning. I am innocent of these False Alligations. When this is over, which i hope is soon i will have much more to say - Fr. Michael Pfleger February 24, 2021
The Saint Sabina community has continued to support Pfleger during this time.
"We want to...

Continue reading ...

  Tweet

Xi to attend Biden's climate change summit in first meeting of two leaders

China's President Xi Jinping will attend a U.S.-led climate change summit on Thursday at the invitation of President Joe Biden, in the first meeting between the two leaders... Read more ...

Will Chauvin Trial Change Policing in America?

Apr.20 - Jason Johnson, Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund president, discusses his views on the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death... Read more ...

Columbus police release bodycam footage of officer's fatal shooting of teen girl

Columbus police on Tuesday night released bodycam footage showing an officer's fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl earlier in the day. The truncated video begins at the moment... Read more ...

Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night

CHICAGO - Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday. Read more ...

Here's why it's rare for police officers to be convicted of murder

Experts point to several factors they say make it rare for police officers to receive murder convictions, from powerful police unions to reluctant jurors. Read more ...

Minneapolis community celebrates Derek Chauvin conviction

The Rev. Jesse Jackson joined hundreds of people in Minneapolis on Tuesday night celebrating the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. The civil rights... Read more ...

Raiders receive backlash for 'I can breathe' tweet; owner Mark Davis says...

The Raiders received considerable backlash for the wording of the post. Read more ...

Body of woman found off trail in Volusia County, deputies say

Authorities are investigating after the body of a woman was found off a trail in Osteen on Tuesday. Read more ...

Bogaerts' 3-run HR, Rodríguez lift BoSox over Blue Jays 4-2

BOSTON - Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run home run to back Eduardo Rodríguez in his first start at Fenway Park since 2019, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2... Read more ...

Des Moines lawyer reflects on guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

A jury found former Minnesota police Officer Deric Chauvin guilty Tuesday on all counts in connection with the death of George Floyd. Read more ...