Ariel Ariza (aka Ariel James Mitchell), and L.M. in care of Rev. James Mitchell
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At least 2 teen-aged boys brought to Vancouver, WA, from Colombia by Catholic priest James Mitchell. He promised them U.S. citizenship via adoption and then subjected them to years of sexual abuse. At least 4 boys lived with Mitchell over the years. Ariel and L.M. have alleged sexual abuse. Ariel was told he was adopted by Mitchell, but was only granted US visa. It is unclear if the boys were ever legally adopted.
Documents
| Title | Publication date |
|---|---|
| Second lawsuit filed against Pullman priest; Oregon resident says priest molested him when he was 14 | 2005 Jan 22 |
| SPOKANE PRIEST NAMED IN 2ND SEX-ABUSE SUIT | 2005 Jan 20 |
| Ex-student accuses priest of sexual abuse | 2004 Aug 21 |
| COLOMBIAN'S `ADOPTION' BY PRIEST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE; AN UNWANTED NAME, A LIFE NOT OF HIS CHOOSING | 2004 Aug 20 |
| ACCUSED PRIESTS TOOK IN MINORS | 2004 Aug 19 |
| THE 11 ABUSE CASES THE P-I EXAMINED | 2004 Aug 19 |
| PRIEST WHO RAN SCHOOL FOR POOR ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ABUSE | 2004 May 15 |