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Former Bishop Sentenced for Historical Sexual Abuse

12/5/2025

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Bishop Sentenced for Abuse

Anthony Pierce, former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was sentenced to four years and one month for historical sexual abuse.
A report written before he became bishop in 1999 allegedly shows the confession to sexually assaulting a teenage boy.
The Church in Wales held the report for 11 years before submitting it to police in 2010 after the victim, referred to as Dean, died.

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Renny Martyn Testifies

Renny Martyn, a former Big Brother contestant, testified in a New Orleans bankruptcy court that she was sexually abused at age six by priest Hubert Broussard.
Her statement highlighted emotional scars and the church's failure to acknowledge many abusers, including Broussard, not listed among the credibly accused.
The $230 million settlement for more than 300 clergy abuse survivors awaits approval from Judge Meredith Grabill.

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Bishop Sentenced for Abuse

Anthony Pierce, former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was sentenced to four years and one month for historical sexual abuse.
A report written before he became bishop in 1999 allegedly shows the confession to sexually assaulting a teenage boy.
The Church in Wales held the report for 11 years before submitting it to police in 2010 after the victim, referred to as Dean, died.

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