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Nov. 1, 2019CASPER, Wyo |  By: AP

Wyoming bishop accused of sexual abuse

A Roman Catholic diocese in Missouri says three people who
accuse a former Wyoming bishop of sexual abuse are credible.

The three have raised allegations against Bishop Joseph Hart over the past
year.

Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, spokesman Jack Smith says two
allege abuse in Wyoming but a review board considered only alleged abuse in
Missouri.

Hart was a priest in Kansas City, Missouri, before moving to Wyoming in 1976
and eventually becoming bishop.

The Casper Star-Tribune reports several people allege Hart sexually abused them
as children.

Hart has denied the allegations and his attorney, Tom Jubin, did not return a
message Wednesday seeking comment.

The Missouri diocese has reached legal settlements with at least 10 alleged
victims. The Wyoming diocese says it has substantiated six allegations.