Holy Cross College has released an independent investigation into sexual abuse and misconduct allegations involving former professor Father Thomas King.

The report, prepared by a Fort Wayne law firm, found that six former students were credibly accused of abuse or misconduct by King.

He taught history at Holy Cross from 1981 to 2007. In 1997, he resigned as rector of Zahm Hall at Notre Dame after allegations of sexual abuse there. College leaders apologized to those who said they were harmed, saying they should have been safe and their concerns should have been addressed.

Holy Cross says it plans to strengthen its reporting and prevention procedures and share allegations with other Catholic institutions, including Notre Dame and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.