Sex Abuse Lawsuit Names Marc Alexander, Honolulu Diocese

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A sex abuse survivor filed a civil lawsuit in Hawaii today, naming former Vicar General Marc Alexander and the Diocese of Honolulu.

The lawsuit, filed by attorneys Mark Gallagher and Jeff Anderson, claims that the Diocese was” grossly negligent in allowing Alexander to work with children.”

The survivor, identified as Jane Roe 42, was a minor and attended St. John Vianney parish in Kailua when Alexander allegedly sexually abused her. The complaint can be read here.

Civil Beat left messages with Alexander and the Diocese today but has not yet heard back.

Alexander stepped down as vicar general in 2011 to became the Abercrombie administration‘s point man on homelessness. He resigned a year after he admitted to having had an affair while he was a priest.

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Photo: Marc Alexander and Gov. Neil Abercrombie, 2011. (Civil Beat)

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