Legal Expert to talk about child sexual abuse accusations against Florida priest, legal case against Diocese of Orlando
Attorney to discuss child sexual abuse allegations against Florida priest, lawsuit against Diocese of Orlando
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ORLANDO, Fla. – On Friday, Herman Law is set to hold a news conference to announce a lawsuit against the Diocese of Orlando amid new child sexual abuse allegations against a late priest.

Palm Bay Police said 24-year-old Brandon Kapas shot and killed Father Robert “Bob” Hoeffner, 76, and his sister, Sally Hoeffner, 69, inside their home in January 2024.

A year later, a report revealed that sexual abuse may have led to the shooting, including a folder with notes about abuse that was found at the crime scene.

Hoeffner served for nearly two decades at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Palm Bay.

According to a news release, a victim will share their story during Friday’s news conference, alongside statements from Jeff Herman, a nationally-recognized attorney and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse.

The news conference is set for 12:30 p.m. in Orlando.

News 6 plans to stream the news conference at the top of this story.

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