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BX woman says priest performed lewd act, grabbed her in Manhattan church

The victim says that Father George Rutler was watching pornography in front of her on Nov. 4 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Manhattan.

News 12 Staff

Dec 5, 2020, 3:27 PM

Updated 1,506 days ago

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A Bronx woman has accused a New York City priest of sexual assault.
The victim says that Father George Rutler was watching pornography in front of her on Nov. 4 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Manhattan.
The woman, who was working at the church, says Rutler performed a lewd act and grabbed her.
The Archdiocese of New York says Rutler is no longer serving as a priest.