Sworn Statement of Franklyn Becker, 8/7/06

One of the ten just-settled claims against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee was related to Franklyn Becker while a priest of the Archdiocese residing in California. Jeffrey Anderson, an attorney for some claimants questioned Becker. You can read the transcript [text file] or watch a video of the interview.

Update: WISN-TV reported Money Given To Clergyman Accused Of Sexual Abuse Questioned

After the arrival of Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Becker was removed from active ministry in 2002. He was completely removed from the priesthood in 2004 by Pope John Paul II.

Upon his release from the archdiocese, Becker was given $10,000 to cover expenses until his Medicaid supplements began.

Update 2: Tom Heinen reports in today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Archdiocese gave $10,000 to priest

Archdiocesan spokeswoman Kathleen Hohl said that none of the money came from the annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal. It came from the general operating fund, which gets money from parish assessments and other sources.