Charlie Specht - Buffalo Muckraker

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After six years, $326 million settlement for Diocese of Buffalo abuse survivors seems near

More than 900 people have come forward to allege sexual abuse by Catholic clergy

Jun 16•Charlie Specht

Sex abuse survivors close to $326 million settlement with Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

A recording from Charlie Specht's live video

Jun 15•Charlie Specht

New York Assembly front runner defended top aide after scathing misconduct report

Leah Halton-Pope of Buffalo may get to Albany with the help of Demone Smith

Apr 10•Charlie Specht

Why I'm leaving corporate media to go independent -- and how you can help

Mar 1•Charlie Specht

Two national awards for "Shielded From Accountability" investigation

May 8•Charlie Specht

'Jesus protected people. The church protected their own.'

Mar 28•Charlie Specht

Five months ago, I was thinking about writing a book. Now I'm actually doing it.

Jun 2•Charlie Specht