The Brief
- Two new lawsuits name Father Bob Hoeffner, previously accused and later killed by an accuser.
- A third lawsuit names George Zina, tied to alleged abuse in the Dr. Phillips area.
- Victims say church leaders knew and failed to act.
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Diocese of Orlando is facing three new lawsuits from men who allege they were sexually abused by Catholic priests as children.
What we know:
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others “for years.” Now, three new lawsuits have been filed against the diocese, two of which named Father Bob Hoeffner, a priest who was already accused of similar abuse by others and was shot and killed last year by one of his accusers. …