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Illinois’ attorney general has released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children

Investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950.

Illinois attorney general said the results of a sweeping investigation reveal that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950.

Investigators found 451 clergy abused 1,997 kids between 1950 and 2019.

CHICAGO (AP) -- More than 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, the states attorney general found in an investigation released Tuesday, revealing the problem was far worse than the church had let on.

An investigation conducted by the Illinois attorney general's office found that nearly 2,000 children were abused by over 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois since 1950.

Investigators found 451 clergy abused 1,997 kids between 1950 and 2019.

The lengthy report describes Illinois church leaders as woefully slow to acknowledge the extent of the abuse.

The review began in 2018 under Raoul's predecessor, Lisa Madigan, who released a blistering report as she prepared to leave office.

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