Leo Riley was a priest in Iowa and in Florida. In both states he has been accused of sexually abusing altar boys. In the Eighties, he was working in Dubuqe, Iowa. He was investigated in 2015 for abusing an altar boy, but at that time, the statute of limitations precluded any prosecution and the church investigation said the allegations were unfounded.
In 2024, the police have five former altar boys who have come forward and the statute of limitations has changed to reflect the fact that most people do not report they were abused as children until far into adulthood. Only 8% of victims report within a year.
He was arraigned on five counts of sexual abuse. He posted a half-million in bail but is ordered not to leave Iowa. He is on administrative leave from his Florida church.