BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Following the revelation by Jeff Anderson & Associates that thousands of scout leaders since the 1940's were allegedly child molesters, including at least 12 with ties to Western New York, a well-known local scout is speaking out.
McMurray said the Boy Scouts has been in a decline over the years because they've failed to change and reflect the current values of society.
"When you have news like this, I think it's sad because there's a lot of good in the Boy Scouts organization," he added. "When you have such a terrible thing happen, it's hard for people not to walk away."
McMurray said Boy Scouts taught him things like discipline, self-reliance, and to love nature and enjoy the outdoors.
"It gave me leadership opportunities when I was young," McMurray said. "I'm sad that an organization that offered so much is devolving and I'm so sad that so many children who were brought to Boy Scouts and looking for the same opportunities I had were taken advantage of by some very bad men."
We've reached out to multiple local organizations that are connected to the Boy Scouts of America. All referred comment to the national organization, who will hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.