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Father Aaron Nowicki – Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyers

In January 2019, Father Aaron Nowicki, a Priest of the Diocese of Marquette resigned after serious allegations involving sexual misconduct with a vulnerable adult were made. That same year while the investigation was underway, Father Nowicki was arrested at a motel by the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and Sault St. Marie Police, as part of a sting operation, where he intended to meet a 15 year-old boy he had been chatting with online. Father Nowicki was charged with a sex offense involving a minor, Computer/Internet Use for Harassment/Threats and Aggravated Distributing or promoting Sexual Abuse Activity with a Child. The matter was referred to the Michigan Attorney General. The case is scheduled for trial in January 2023.

Following his ordination as a priest in June 2016 Fr Nowicki served as an Associate Pastor of St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette and at St. Mary Mission in Big Bay until his resignation in 2019.

Sommers Schwartz shareholders, Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller, Matthew Curtis and Jay Yasso have fought for victims of sexual abuse. The law firm of Sommers Schwartz has recovered millions for survivors of Michigan State University and USAG team physician, Dr. Larry Nassar, and against Dr. Robert Anderson who sexually abused students, athletes and other patients for over 35 years at the University of Michigan.

If Father Nowicki or any other priest or a member of the Catholic Church sexually abused you, you should consult experienced attorneys at Sommers Schwartz. Attorneys Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller, Matthew Curtis and Jay Yasso are seasoned and aggressive personal injury attorneys who will also show you the compassion, empathy and sensitivity you deserve. All consultations with Lisa, Matt and Jay are confidential and free.

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