Priest placed on leave for 'sexual misconduct'

Lina Portman2 days ago

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As we begin a new week, let's look back at the past week.

The most notable news stories from last week included:

The city's new veterans services director, Talos “Doc” Farris, knows firsthand how the horrors of battle can affect service members mentally and physically.

The annual Santo Christo Parish of Fall River celebration is this weekend.

Audrey's Market and Deli is now open in Swansea.

The latest Greater Fall River real estate report, featuring a raised ranch in Fall River that has sold for $550,000. The Small Street home features beautiful hardwood floors, four spacious bedrooms, and a newly renovated in-law apartment. Check out this property, along with other recent best sellers.

The first presidential debate in the race for the White House in 2024 took place last week.

After a bitter defeat against Georgia at Euro 2024, Portugal will face Slovenia on Monday.

There have been some improvements at Water Wizz.

Here are the most-read articles of the week on HeraldNews.com:

Fall River priest placed on leave following 'sexual misconduct' allegations

The Diocese of Fall River announced it has opened an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the Rev. Jay Mello, pastor of St. Michael's Church on Essex Street and St. Joseph's Church on North Main Street.

Mello also serves as pastor of St. Michael's School, a K-8 Catholic school on Essex Street, and serves on the school committee for the Greater Fall River Vocational School District. He is chaplain for the Fall River Police Department.

In a letter written by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, he noted that Mello had denied these allegations.

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Diocesan investigation: Fall River priest placed on leave over 'sexual misconduct' allegations: What we know

Attorney Says Father Jay Mello Has Other Sexual Abuse Victims

Mello has also been accused of sexual assault by at least one other person, and there could be others, a lawyer for the alleged victim said.

Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, who has represented numerous victims of clergy sexual abuse, said that in 2013, the Rev. Jay Mello sexually abused a 28-year-old man.

“He trusted Father Mello, and Father Mello took advantage of him sexually,” Garabedian said via teleconference at a news conference held outside the Diocese of Fall River headquarters on Highland Avenue. “There was no consent in this sexual relationship. a violent incident…and my client fled.

“It was a violent incident”: Attorney Says Father Jay Mello Has Other Sexual Abuse Victims

FBI, State Police and Local Police Search for Evidence Along Route 88 in Westport

An FBI team searched the area around Route 88 in Westport as part of an “ongoing multi-jurisdictional investigation,” an FBI spokesman said Thursday.

FBI spokeswoman Kristen Setera could not comment on the nature of the evidence sought.

This is what we know, as I write these lines.

“Investigation in progress”: FBI, State Police and Local Police Search for Evidence Along Route 88 in Westport

Fall River Barbecue Restaurant Closes After 13 Years

The owners of Ed's Famous BBQ in Fall River announced they have closed their business on Brayton Avenue after 13 years, as the couple begins the next chapter of their lives: retirement.

Here's their story, along with their plans to sail into the sunset.

“The next part of our life”: Fall River Barbecue Restaurant Closes After 13 Years

Food trucks, music, fireworks: Fall River's Fourth of July celebration on the waterfront

July 4th is this week and Fall River plans to celebrate in style.

Fall River's Fourth of July celebration on the waterfront will be filled with fun for everyone, with all kinds of events planned at Sen. Thomas Norton City Pier, Heritage State Park and Bicentennial Park.

Here's what's on deck and when the fireworks will begin.

Food trucks, music, fireworks: Fall River Waterfront 4th of July Celebration

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Fall River priest placed on leave following 'sexual misconduct' allegations

Attorney Says Father Jay Mello Has Other Sexual Abuse Victims

FBI, State Police and Local Police Search for Evidence Along Route 88 in Westport

Fall River Barbecue Restaurant Closes After 13 Years

Food trucks, music, fireworks: Fall River's Fourth of July celebration on the waterfront

Lina Portman

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