Posted on 08/05/2021 11:01:07 AM PDT by mgstarr
Father George Rutler is a renowned religious figure in the Catholic Church. He has dedicated his entire life to the lessons of God and has remained committed to teaching those lessons to fellow Catholic believers. From obtaining several degrees from numerous universities to preaching the word of the Lord to churches across New York City, Rutler has made a name for himself amongst the community.
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In 2020, Rutler was accused of sexual assault by a 22 year old woman. It was announced at the end of May 2021 that those charges have officially been dropped. Crisis magazine reported that “after a 7 month investigation, the Manhattan district attorney has announced that accusations against Fr. George Rutler was unfounded and had no legal standing. All charges have been dropped.” Rutler and his team have yet to publicly make a statement on the subject, but that announcement will surely help clear up Rutler’s name from any negative connotation.
Rutler has vocally denied the allegations when the investigation was ongoing. He wrote in a letter back in November of 2020. He wrote, “A woman security guard who was temporarily assigned to provide security at our parish at the time of the election has alleged that on one occasion I improperly touched her. Responsible authorities are investigating her allegations. I strongly deny this allegation, which I maintain is incoherent and painful to my reputation and inconsistent with how I have conducted myself in fifty years of ministerial service without any accusation of misbehavior.” To cooperate with the investigation, he voluntarily stepped down as pastor. Members of the Catholic community are thrilled about the news, for they do not want any reason for Father George Rutler’s name to be smeared. The DA’s office has until August 13th, 2021 to make the news official.
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Laus Deo.
Feminists will hate on anyone who does it, but its a situation they created. Men in public positions need to adopt a Billy Graham/Mike Pence policy - Don’t be alone with a woman (not one’s family member of course) at any time. Announcing one’s policy also makes it like kryptonite to any would be fake accusers.
Those of us who are too insignificant to be targets really get a break there.
Thank God that’s settled. Who could be more innocent that Fr. Rutler!
Now we need to find out who put her up to it.
Archbishop Marcel François Marie Joseph Lefebvre.
Never heard of him.
One of the greatest Catholic writers today. Look up any of his books and get one. Suitable for any intelligent Christian.
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