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In 2018, the diocese hired an investigator who had researched allegations of abuse in numerous dioceses and he concluded that the allegations against Hart were credible.

Some sources declined to go on the record, saying they feared for retaliation against themselves and/or their children.

The announcement ends a two-year criminal investigation into Hart in Wyoming.

During Trump's visit Monday night, he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared out peaceful protesters.

The diocese says a 2002 allegation against Hart was forwarded by Ricken to police but was dropped due to a lack of alleged victim cooperation.

The diocese in Kansas City, Missouri, says it has settled lawsuits in 10 cases involving Hart.