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Andrew Smith urges Pavone to step down, confirms misconduct allegations

The following is a statement from Andrew Smith, former board member of Priests for Life, followed by a statement response from Fr. Stephen Imbarrato, former employee of Priests for Life.

Statement of Andrew Smith

I worked full-time for Priests for Life (PFL) from 2000–2004 and I served on the board from 2014–2021, after which I resigned under good terms. I willingly served in these different capacities over the years because I believed in the mission and considered it crucial to the goal of ending abortion, a task which I have dedicated my entire life to. I have always done and said what I thought was the proper course of action for Priests For Life and the pro-life movement.

Over the past two months, many have expressed shock at the chain of public situations regarding Frank Pavone, from the laicization to the recent allegations of misconduct with women on his staff. I have been very surprised to see the reaction from Priests For Life has been solely one of victimization and self-aggrandizement. I frankly expected better. I have seen no public expression of sorrow or regret at these events, in interview after interview, all that has been claimed is victimhood. …

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