Deland Diocese Statement

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John A. McColgan Jr.

Saginaw County Prosecuting Attorney


COURT HOUSE
111 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN 48602
CHRISTOPHER S. BOYD
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

For immediate release: April 6, 2018

Statement regarding the Robert Deland/Catholic Diocese investigation


The following is a statement from the Special Investigative Team that is investigating
allegations against Father Robert Deland and the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw:

“The recent verbal attacks on the victims in these cases are unfounded. The charges are
based, in part, on audio/visual police recordings. Any attempts to discourage other
victims to come forward by letting them know that they too will be publicly attacked will
also be addressed.

“Law enforcement will continue to investigate the leads they have been provided. We
will not be deterred from pursuing the alleged criminal activity which has been brought to
our attention. We encourage other victims to continue to come forward so that those who
are responsible for any attempt to cover up abuse of minors by priests are likewise
brought to justice.”

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PHONE (989) 790-5330 FAX (989) 792-0803 TDD (989) 790-5568

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