[DailyMail] - Bishop Michael Bransfield misused church funds for fine dining, liquor, gifts, personal travel and luxury items, according to the report
- Bransfield also made expensive renovations to his private residences
- Church members accused of misconduct were gifted as were those being promoted in the church, and Bransfield's family members
- Church allegedly used 'grossing up' method for tax relief via gifting money
- Former Archbishop of Baltimore took over when Bransfield resigned September after 13 years, and alleged Bransfield abused oxycodone and other drugs
- Wheeling-Charleston Diocese Archbishop released a report calling sexual harassment accusations against ex-Bishop Michael Bransfield credible
- There's no conclusive evidence for sexual misconduct involving minors
- Bransfield says back problems mean he can't travel economy and denied claims
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