New Mexico judge orders release of clergy sex abuse records
By Associated Press, October 19, 2017, Fox News
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Hundreds of pages of court records related to sexual abuse allegations against clergy members are being made public in response to an order from a New Mexico judge, marking the largest disclosure of such records since alleged victims began suing the Archdiocese of Santa Fe nearly three decades ago.
Church officials said in a statement issued after Wednesday's release that they hope the disclosure along with the recent publication of a list of clergy accused of sexual misconduct will serve as an additional step in healing for survivors, their families and parishioners.
The documents include letters showing church leaders knew of . . .
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