Decades of Abuse and Church Failures | Cincinnati News

A priest convicted of rape after decades of unchecked abuse reveals a chilling pattern: as early as 2005, multiple boys at his school reported inappropriate touching, with over 40 signing a petition demanding he stop — yet he remained in ministry. Court records and witness accounts show grooming behavior that went ignored by clergy and staff for years. Though the archdiocese now admits past failures and vows to change, Drew’s arrest in 2019 — stemming from a rape allegation from the 80s and 90s — exposed a systemic rot that allowed abuse to fester for decades, leaving victims scarred and trust in institutions shattered. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb2aa487b172cf05