Lawyer: 115 victims charge sex abuse by 12 Jesuits in Germany; most at Berlin school

German lawyer:115 charge sex abuse by Jesuits

BERLIN — A lawyer says 115 former students have come forward with charges of sexual abuse at schools run by Germany’s Jesuit order.

Attorney Ursula Raue said Thursday victims had named 12 priests and several women among the attackers. She said there were some reported rapes.

Most of the victims were former students of one of Germany’s most prestigious high schools, Berlin’s private Catholic Canisius Kolleg.

Raue accused the Jesuits of taking care of the priests involved while ignoring the welfare of the children. The order hired Raue to help it work through the scandal.

Raue said many victims are relieved to be able to tell their stories. Others are seeking compensation or an apology.