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7 October 2017

Judge Manibusan agrees with sex abuse plaintiffs; recommends denial of Apuron’s motion

For the alleged victims of dethroned Archbishop Anthony Apuron, they are one step closer to a potential victory. U.S. Magistrate Judge Joaquin Manibusan has recommended the denial of Apuron’s motion to dismiss the civil sex abuse lawsuits filed against him, which could set the tone for the remaining lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Agana.
It’s a recommendation that could change the course for the scores of sex abuse lawsuits filed agains the Archdiocese of Agana. Manibusan issued his report and recommendation on a motion to dismiss filed by Archbishop Anthony Apuron’s attorney, Jacque Terlaje.