Former cardinal charged with sexual abuse in Wisconsin

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Apr 17, 2023 11:56 AM CDT

WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A disgraced cardinal has been charged with sexual assault again -- this time in Wisconsin.

According to a criminal complaint, 92-year-old Theodore McCarrick fondled the victim at a Geneva Lake residence. The alleged assault happened in 1977.

McCarrick is also charged in an incident that happened in 1974, at a wedding in Massachusetts.

McCarrick expected to appear in Walworth County court on June 26.

“Thank you to the brave survivors who have made reports through the clergy and faith leader abuse initiative,” said Attorney General Kaul. “I encourage other survivors who have not yet reported to consider speaking to the victim services specialist at DOJ who is dedicated to this initiative and to make a report.”