Additional lawsuits eyed in priest sex abuse case Las Cruces attorney Connie Flores is planning additional lawsuits in the sex abuse case involving former St. Helena Catholic Church priest Ricardo Bauza on behalf of two ex-church employees. The lawsuits would involve issues like sexual harassment and retaliation. Earlier this month, two lawfirms — Flores, Tawney & Acosta P.C. of Las …

Lawsuit filed in priest sex abuse case The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is facing a lawsuit by the alleged sexual abuse victim of former St. Helena Parish priest Ricardo Bauza, which asserts the diocese facilitated sexual battery and assisted Bauza in evading authorities. A 10-page lawsuit against the diocese and church, as well as Bauza himself, was filed …