Former Iowa priest accused of abuse dies in Florida

WILL BE DELAYED. THAT INCLUDES THE KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT TEN, BREAKING NEWS OUT OF FLORIDA AND IOWA. PRIEST ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING ALTAR BOYS HAS DIED. THE DIOCESE OF VENICE, FLORIDA, ANNOUNCED. LEO RILEY DIED YESTERDAY IN PUNTA GORDA AT AGE 69. BEFORE GOING TO FLORIDA BACK IN 2005, HE WAS THE ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF RESURRECTION PARISH IN DUBUQUE, IOWA. FROM 1984 TO 1986. LAST YEAR, THREE MEN FILED LAWSUITS AGAINST HIM ACCUSING HIM O

Leo Riley, a former Iowa priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys, has died in Punta Gorda, Florida, at the age of 69, according to the Diocese of Venice, Florida.Before moving to Florida in 2005, Riley served as the associate pastor of Resurrection Parish in Dubuque from 1984 to 1986.Last year, three men filed lawsuits against him, accusing him of sexual abuse when they served as altar boys at the Dubuque church.There is currently no information available regarding funeral arrangements.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. —

Leo Riley, a former Iowa priest accused of sexually abusing altar boys, has died in Punta Gorda, Florida, at the age of 69, according to the Diocese of Venice, Florida.

Before moving to Florida in 2005, Riley served as the associate pastor of Resurrection Parish in Dubuque from 1984 to 1986.

Last year, three men filed lawsuits against him, accusing him of sexual abuse when they served as altar boys at the Dubuque church.

There is currently no information available regarding funeral arrangements.