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Another unprecedented victory for abuse victims

June 29, 2012

Another unprecedented victory for abuse victims
Judge lets wrongful death/suicide case go forward
Decision is believed to be first of its kind in Missouri
It’s based on “fraud” allegedly committed by Catholic officials
Boy who was repeatedly abused by notorious priest took his own life

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Accused priest worked in Las Vegas

June 20, 2012

Accused priest worked in Las Vegas
He’s being sued for molesting in Hawaii
But there's been no mention of this in Nevada
And he’s living among unsuspecting families now
Support group blasts Catholic officials for “recklessness & secrecy”
SNAP says higher number of predators from elsewhere come to Las Vegas
It wants local church officials to expose them, “reach out” to others they’ve hurt

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Group urges “sensitivity” in clergy case

June 14, 2012

Group urges “sensitivity” in clergy case
Victims want arrested minister’s flock to “show restraint”
Openly rallying around accused abuser is hurtful, SNP says
They urge Dollar backers to support him privately, not publicly

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Unprecedented victory for abuse victims

June 13, 2012

Unprecedented victory for abuse victims
Judge orders KC diocese to go to arbitration
Lawsuit is believed to be 1st of its kind in the US
Church has allegedly broken the 2008 settlement deal
Almost 50 men and women who sued pushed prevention steps
Finn signed agreement, but still kept one accused priest on the job
And he and his staff kept child porn of another priest hidden for months

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Recently arrested priest was here

June 13, 2012

Recently arrested priest was here
Accused cleric spent years in Columbus area
He was charged in April with molesting a boy
Group wants Catholic bishop to warn local parishes about him
And they want church officials to do outreach about another priest
Ousted in Ohio in 2011 & arrested in Canada, he faces an upcoming trial
SNAP also asks if local diocese gives “secret payoffs” to pedophile priests

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Abuse group lists “12 worst bishops”

June 13, 2012

Abuse group lists “12 worst bishops”
SNAP evaluates prelates on kids’ safety
Choices are based on their deeds over last decade
And victims urge NYC Cardinal to explain payoffs
They want all bishops to divulge funds paid to predators

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Scrap national church abuse policy, victims group says

June 12, 2012

Scrap national church abuse policy, they say
SNAP: "It's violated often with no consequences"
Group wants an inclusive, 1 year process with "real input"
Now, victims say, focus is on pedophile priest & lay Catholics
But officials who “still ignore & hide crimes” must be punished, SNAP argues
For starters, group says, prelates in San Diego & Owensboro should be “denounced”

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Victims say bishop hinders prosecution

June 07, 2012

Victims say bishop hinders prosecution
He won’t disclose report of predator’s confession
Such secrecy keeps other victims silent, group says
It urges Sacramento prelate to attend court hearing on Friday
SNAP to Soto: “Teach your flock how to back cleric without hurting victims"
“Stop telling victims to report to the church, tell them to call cops instead,” they say

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