Tag: Immaculate Heart of Mary

On May 5, Judge Steven M. Jaeger—who is overseeing a civil case against former IHM teacher Edwin Gaynor (far right)—ruled that the Archdiocese of New York must turn over documents related to a 2002 grand jury investigation about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
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Gaynor: I gave in to “sinful sickness”

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A long-running civil suit against accused sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor has taken a new turn this week, as court documents reveal that a recent letter written by the former educator to attorneys represent yet another admission of guilt on Gaynor’s part.  On Nov. 9, Barbara Hart—an attorney for Grant & […]

June 30, Hon. Steven M. Jaeger ordered a stay in discovery pertaining to sexual abuse cases against Edwin Gaynor following the death of one of the accusers, Kevin Swayne.
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Gaynor deposition delayed by accuser’s death

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On June 30, Associate New York State Supreme Court Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled that legal proceedings against alleged sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor would be halted temporarily following last month’s death of Kevin Swayne, one of the plaintiffs in the matter. The decision came after lawyers for the Archdiocese of […]

On May 5, Judge Steven M. Jaeger—who is overseeing a civil case against former IHM teacher Edwin Gaynor (far right)—ruled that the Archdiocese of New York must turn over documents related to a 2002 grand jury investigation about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
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Gaynor held in contempt over sex abuse lawsuits

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After twice announcing his refusal to appear for a deposition, Edwin Gaynor has been held in contempt of court and may be forcibly compelled to comply with a judge’s request, records show. On Oct. 20, New York State Supreme Court Associate Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled that Gaynor, 86, was […]