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 & […]
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Grand jury documents in play in Gaynor case
A New York State judge overseeing the civil trial against a former Immaculate Heart of Mary teacher will force the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York to hand over documents pertaining to a 2002 grand jury investigation about the church’s role in the sexual abuse of minors, court documents reveal. […]
Year in review: Gaynor sex abuse case
Just over one year ago, former Immaculate Heart of Mary teacher and coach Edwin “Ted” Gaynor confessed to sexually assaulting two former students in the 1960s, a bombshell admission he made to lawyers while being sued under the Child Victims Act. Those confessions, made public in court documents filed last […]
Judge levies fines against Gaynor
A month after holding accused sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor in contempt of court for refusal to appear for a deposition, Associate New York State Supreme Court Justice Hon. Steven M. Jaeger is levying a $250 a day fine against the Ossining resident until he agrees to be deposed. Since last […]
Gaynor held in contempt over sex abuse lawsuits
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 […]