Former Wyoming Bishop Hart, Accused of Sexual Abuse, Has Died
In 2018, the diocese hired an investigator who had researched allegations of abuse in numerous dioceses and he concluded that the allegations against Hart were credible.
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Abuse Survivors Group Denounces Vatican Action on Former Wyoming Bishop
Bishop Steven Biegler wrote, "These findings do not equate to innocence; rather, a high burden of proof has not been met."
Wyoming Prosecutors Not Pursuing Retired-Bishop Abuse Case
The announcement ends a two-year criminal investigation into Hart in Wyoming.
Police: Sex Abuse Case Against Former Cheyenne Bishop Still Open
Cheyenne police are hoping to release more information about former Catholic bishop Joseph Hart's case later this week.
Church: Wyoming Sex Abuse Queries Lacked Victim Cooperation
The diocese says a 2002 allegation against Hart was forwarded by Ricken to police but was dropped due to a lack of alleged victim cooperation.
Missouri Diocese: More Abuse Claims Against Bishop Credible
The Wyoming diocese says it has substantiated six allegations.
Wyoming Diocese Substantiates 3 More Sex Abuse Claims
The diocese in Kansas City, Missouri, says it has settled lawsuits in 10 cases involving Hart.
Wyoming Bishop Names Clergy Who Allegedly Abused Children, Adult
Several of the clergy who have had substantial allegations of sexually abusing children have died.
Former Wyoming Catholic Bishop Faces Third Child Abuse Allegation
The diocese reported the allegation to the Cheyenne Police Department and is cooperating with its investigation.
Former Bishop Hart And His Attorney Respond To Abuse Allegations
Cheyenne Bishop Emeritus Joseph Hart's attorney Tom Jubin said Bishop Steven Biegler should know the diocese is not capable with running a criminal investigation.