PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest placed on leave last year after allegations that he sexually abused children was charged Friday with sexually assaulting two people in the 1980s and 1990s at churches in Cranston and Providence. The diocese said Friday that it took action "after credible allegations of sexual misconduct with minors were received." State police said the diocese reported allegations in December 2012 that Meehan had sexually assaulted several young people, and they conducted a joint investigation with the diocese.