Archdiocese of OKC circulates Davila’s expungement record, misleads press/parishioners

In an attempt to mislead parishioners and the public and clear them of wrongdoing in hiring a priest who plead guilty to a sexual offense, the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is circulating the priest’s “expungement document.” In this document, Fr. Jose Alexis Davila’s record of unlawful sexual touching is expunged. It is dated in…Continue reading Archdiocese of OKC circulates Davila’s expungement record, misleads press/parishioners

Convicted Priest Resurfaces in Oklahoma

So we can assume that OK City Archbishop Paul S. Coakley doesn’t bother with that whole “background check” thing. Why? A former San Diego priest who vanished after he pled guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery and “engaging in unlawful sexual touching” in 2012 has resurfaced in parishes in Oklahoma. Fr. Jose Alexis Davila was sentenced to three years’ probation…Continue reading Convicted Priest Resurfaces in Oklahoma

Feds move to extend civil rights for sex abuse victims

Finally there is some good news. A reauthorization bill in the US Senate has a new provision that extends the federal civil rights of victims of child sex crimes, including child sexual abuse and child pornography. Last week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to reauthorize the Adam Walsh Act, a federal program…Continue reading Feds move to extend civil rights for sex abuse victims