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Friday, November 16, 2012

Former Parsippany Boy Scout Files Suit, Alleges Years of Abuse

Morris Plains resident already facing child porn charges is accused of 'hundreds' of incidents of abuse.

A 30-year-old who says he was victimized as a teen by a Parsippany Boy Scout leader in the 1990s has filed suit against the Boy Scouts of America in Bergen County Superior Court, NJ.com reports. The suit also names Patriots Path Council for placing Morris Plains resident Stephen Corcoran in charge of the scouts, the report said. In January, Corcoran, 44, a former assistant scout master, was arrested and charged with second-degree distribution of child pornography, as well as fourth-degree possession of child pornography, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi. Corcoran has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Corcoran was identified as a scout leader on the website of Troop 173, which primarily serves Parsippany. The alleged…

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9:53 pm on Sunday, November 18, 2012

Where were the parent, where were the school administrators, and where were the police? Also, why do these victims wait 15 or more years to tell authorities?. How many other children were molested because this person failed to report the crime? Have you heard about the 4,5 MILLION STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEING SUJECTED TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT?” Why? Doesn't anyone care? Children are stupid for …   more ›

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