Professor Mary Graw Leary of Catholic Law was recently quoted in The Washington Post, providing insights on a case involving a minister with high-profile positions in several states who now faces accusations of sexual abuse. Graw Leary offered her perspective on the FBI's role in the investigation. to view the article, click here.

The Washington Post
Story by Ian Shapira
Date: January 15, 2025
Minister accused of sex abuse landed one high-profile job after another

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Mary Graw Leary, a Catholic University law professor and former federal prosecutor who focuses on human trafficking and the exploitation of children, said the FBI could be involved simply because the alleged abuse occurred in multiple states, which can “implicate federal concerns.” The bureau, she said, sometimes participates because “state investigators have more limits on their investigatory powers outside their jurisdiction.”

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