Former Wyoming Bishop Hart, Accused of Sexual Abuse, Has Died
In 2018, the diocese hired an investigator who had researched allegations of abuse in numerous dioceses and he concluded that the allegations against Hart were credible.
Joseph Hart
Abuse Survivors Group Denounces Vatican Action on Former Wyoming Bishop
Bishop Steven Biegler wrote, "These findings do not equate to innocence; rather, a high burden of proof has not been met."
Wyoming Prosecutors Not Pursuing Retired-Bishop Abuse Case
The announcement ends a two-year criminal investigation into Hart in Wyoming.
Cheyenne Police Won’t Confirm if Former Bishop’s Case Dropped
Cheyenne police say they're waiting on official word from the Natrona County District Attorney's Office before issuing a statement.
Church: Wyoming Sex Abuse Queries Lacked Victim Cooperation
The diocese says a 2002 allegation against Hart was forwarded by Ricken to police but was dropped due to a lack of alleged victim cooperation.
More Abuse Claims Against Bishop Credible
The Wyoming diocese says it has substantiated six allegations.
Wyoming Diocese Substantiates 3 More Sex Abuse Claims
The diocese in Kansas City, Missouri, says it has settled lawsuits in 10 cases involving Hart.