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Seattle University

What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.

1989

College staff misconduct · Accused: Jesuit priests

Years of abuse: late 1940s-1980s

Seattle University was also named among the institutions in the 2011 Oregon Province Jesuit bankruptcy settlement.

Status: Named in 2011 bankruptcy settlement

Source 1 (2011-03-25)
1976

College staff misconduct · Accused: Jesuit priest / philosophy instructor

Years of abuse: 1950-1976

A Jesuit priest who taught philosophy at Seattle University was the subject of abuse claims; one claim settled in 2006 for $350,000 and another lawsuit was filed in 2007. Records showed some Jesuits had known of his sexual contact with a minor since at least 1951.

Status: Settled 2006 ($350,000); new lawsuit filed 2007

Response: Superiors allegedly knew since 1951 and did not act effectively

Source 1 (2006-11-23)Source 2 (2007-07-29)

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