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    Diocese returns Vienna priest to good standing after investigation into allegations closes

    By Sarah DeLisio,

    1 day ago

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    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A local priest has returned to good standing after accusations made against him, according to the Diocese of Youngstown.

    In 2018, Father Denis Bouchard was placed on administrative leave after a man accused him of sexually abusing him when he was a child .

    The jury rendered a verdict in Bouchard’s favor on the claims for civil assault, civil battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. An Independent Review Board found no sufficient evidence to proceed with criminal action.

    Now that the investigation is closed, Bouchard is no longer on administrative leave and will receive a new assignment.

    Bouchard was the pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Vienna.

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