Nun Accused of Molesting Boys

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) A 78-year-old nun and former principal at St. Patrick's Congregation grade school, Norma Giannini, has been charged with two felony counts of indecent behavior with a child. Giannini allegedly engaged in sex with two schoolboys 40 years ago.

From Journal Sentinel:

The two former students, now 54 and 53 years old, each described their sexual contact with Giannini to police, according to the complaint, which states:

One of the victims recounted one of the early sexual encounters with the nun in which she instructed him to unbutton her habit and indecently touch her breasts. The boy, who was about 13 at the time, was shaking so badly he couldn't undo the buttons.

As time went on, Giannini had more intense sexual contact with the boy, ultimately leading to sexual intercourse inside her south side home.

She initiated contact with the other boy, a seventh-grader, after discussing his "Beatle-style hair." The boy said the incident caused him confusion because he believed nuns were married to Jesus.

After that the boy recalled having more than 100 incidents of sexual contact with Giannini, including intercourse.

A warrant has been issued for Giannini's arrest.


[Update 09/22/07]

Giannini turns herself in.


[Update 11/12/07]

Giannini pleads no contest.


[Update 02/01/08]

Giannini sentenced to one year in jail.