Tag: Albany, New York

James Yerdon, Norse Pagan Church Leader, Faces Charges in Child Sexual Abuse and Possession of Child Pornography Cases

September 6, 2026

James Yerdon, a leader of a Norse Pagan church, has been charged in a child sexual abuse case involving two victims in Albany County, New York. Prosecutors allege that the abuse occurred over more than…

Albany Pastor Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape in 2000 Sexual Assault of Young Child

August 27, 2026

A 75-year-old Albany pastor, Bienvenido Lopez, has been charged with multiple counts of rape following allegations of sexually assaulting a young child over several months in 2000. According to Albany County District Attorney Lee C.…

Albany diocese agrees to $8M settlement on eve of sex abuse trial

August 4, 2026

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has reached an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual abuse by its clergy, a development that occurred just days before a related civil trial was scheduled…

Man Receives $8 Million Settlement Over Priest Sexual Abuse Claims

July 27, 2026

A New York man has received an $8 million settlement from the Diocese of Albany over claims he was sexually abused by a Catholic priest as a child (Proverbs 31:8-9). The payment was made to…