Archdiocese is target of child sex trafficking investigation, officials say

The warrant released on Tuesday recounted how investigators had gathered statements from "multiple victims … transported … outside of Louisiana where they were sexually abused". "Additionally, it was reported that in some instances, 'gifts' were given to abuse victims by the accused [molesters] with instructions to pass on or give the gift to certain priests at the next school or church," the warrant contended. "It was said that the 'gift' was a form of signaling to another priest that the person was a target for sexual abuse."…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/30/new-orleans-catholic-church-child-sex-trafficking-investigation