New Sex Abuse Suits Filed Against Archdiocese of Moncton

Three new lawsuits have been filed against former Moncton area priests. The lawsuits were filed by victims of sexual abuse against the Archdiocese of Moncton. CBC reports that both the priests accused in the new lawsuits are Yvon Arsenault, who is currently serving four years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual abuse of nine boys -and Paul Breau, the former Chaplain of University of Moncton. Sexual abuse by priests has already cost the archdiocese 12 million dollars including 10.5 million dollars paid out in compensation to 109 victims.