On the heels of Judge Emilie Elias’ ruling that high-ranking Catholic officials’ names may NOT be redacted from clergy sex abuse and cover-up files, an upcoming announcement this Thursday may also be a huge win for victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD, Alex Gibney’s…Continue reading Will a powerful documentary on clergy sex abuse get the Oscar nod?
Excellent news for victims of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles … From The Associated Press: LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has ordered the release of personnel files that would identify Roman Catholic priests accused of child molestation. Superior Court Judge Emilie Elias also said Monday that she wants the…Continue reading Breaking: Judge orders release of UNREDACTED LA priest files
Remind me to take Los Angeles Archdiocese lawyer J. Michael Hennigan off my Christmas card list. From the Los Angeles Times: “We agree with Judge Tevrizian that enough time has passed and enough reforms have been made that it’s time to get off this and move onto another subject,” attorney J. Michael Hennigan said. Those…Continue reading Victim-hating quote of the day. Thanks, LA Archdiocese!
What would have happened if the LA Times and The Associated Press did not intervene in the court battle over the Los Angeles Archdiocese clergy sex abuse documents? My guess? The worst possible outcome. What do I mean by that? The document redactions—that would have allowed church officials guilty of covering up for clergy sex…Continue reading What would have happened if the LA Times and AP DIDN’T intervene?
What crime is worse: a) sexually abusing a child, or b) knowing about it, covering it up and allowing the abuse to continue? Don’t worry – I’m not requiring an answer. But I will say this: both groups deserve to be punished, exposed and held publicly accountable for the pain and suffering they caused. But…Continue reading Will the LA Times and the AP force the Archdiocese of LA to keep its promises?