This isn't the first time the Archbishop has had trouble, just about half a year ago, there was a December 2013 accusation that he molested a boy during a confirmation photo shoot in 2009. The case never really went anywhere, but it's reportedly been reopened now. These current allegations are related to another allegation around the end of the year, when it became known a former Twin Cities priest had accused Nienstedt of making unwanted sexual advances.

After the allegations came to light, the Archbishop's own top canon lawyer, Jennifer Haselberger resigned in protest.