Robert Holzberg, who retired as a state Superior Court judge in 2012 and returned to private law practice, will be lead investigator and counsel for the Diocese of Bridgeport’s investigation, which church officials say will begin immediately and be finished next spring. Twenty-nine priests in the diocese — living and dead — have been credibly accused of sexual abuse, according to the diocese. Bishop Frank Caggiano revealed last month that the diocese would launch an investigation. Church officials say Holzberg will have unrestricted access to all diocesan files dating back 65 years. Holzberg said in a statement that he made full access to church files a condition of his leading the investigation.

Source: National Post October 03, 2018 16:41 UTC