James E. Russo

Allegations of credible sexual abuse have been made against former clergy member James E. Russo in a list released by the Brooklyn Diocese. Russo was ordained on May 30, 1970, and was laicized by the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 9, 2016. Previously, he had been assigned to the following:

  • St. Bartholomew, Elmhurst
  • St. Thomas the Apostle, Woodhaven
  • St. Virgilius, Broad Channel
  • Holy Family, Flatlands
  • Diocese of St. Petersburg

Contact a Sexual Abuse Attorney in New York

If you are interested in pursuing a civil claim against Russo or another New York priest, you can contact a highly trained New York clergy sexual abuse lawyer at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP for assistance. Give our firm a call at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or fill out the quick contact form we have included at the bottom of this page to schedule your complimentary claim review.

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