MO - Supreme Court rejects SNAP's bid to stop KC discovery

The Missouri Supreme Court has denied our writ seeking to stop the intrusive and intimidating legal maneuvers by Kansas City Catholic officials who want 24 years of communications between our support group and victims, witnesses, whistleblowers, police, prosecutors, journalists and others who seek our help.

We're disappointed but we know that very few writs are granted. We'll continue to do everything possible to protect the privacy and safety of victims, witnesses, whistleblowers, police, prosecutors, journalists and others who seek our help. We're in unchartered waters for us and we're taking it a step at a time.

We're especially disappointed because our position is supported by two dozen children's and crime organizations, four ex-prosecutors and two current prosecutors. If Kansas City Catholic officials prevail, those who work at or are served by rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters and other non-profit agencies will be severely hurt.

Here's what the court said today:

SC92716 State ex rel. David Clohessy, in his capacity as Director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, Relator, vs. The Honorable Ann J. Mesle, Respondent.

Petition for writ of prohibition denied.

To see the ruling:
1. Go to https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/base/welcome.do
2. Click Case Number Search
3. Type in SC92716
4. When the page loads, click the link on the left (It should be SC92716 linked)
5. Click docket entries, and it’s at the top.


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  • Kay Goodnow
    commented 2012-08-14 22:54:53 -0500
    There will be a bright side to this! In spite of the time and effort that will be spent getting the documents ready, we will achieve the most important goal of all: the protection of children now, and in the future.
  • Barbara Dorris
    published this page in Official SNAP Media Statements 2012-08-14 13:34:10 -0500

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