NV - Closing arguments tomorrow in pedophile priest trial
- Closing arguments tomorrow in pedophile priest trial
- Victims of sex abuse by priests discuss details of the case
What
Holding signs and childhood photos victims of sex abuse by priests will discuss the case which is scheduled to hold closing arguments on Wednesday in a civil child sex abuse and cover up trial involving a Catholic priest who is accused of abusing children in other states before coming to work in Las Vegas.
When
Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 10 am talk to survivors (outside on sidewalk)
CLOSING ARGUMENTS AT 10:30 a.m. (Courtroom 16B Judge Vega)
Where
On sidewalk in front of Clark County courthouse (10 am) and then (Hearing in) Courtroom 16B (10:30 am) of the Clark County courthouse, 200 Lewis Avenue, (corner of Lewis and 3rd) in Las Vegas
Who
Two-three clergy sex abuse victims who belong to a support group called SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, will be available for comment, including a Wisconsin man who knows several victims of the predator priest in that state.
Why
Last week, a civil trial began in Las Vegas charging that Catholic officials here knew that Fr. John Patrick Feeney was a child molester but let him work among unsuspecting parishioners where he abused again. Closing arguments are expected to begin around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The case originated with a lawsuit filed in 2008 by John Doe 119 who reports that he was sexually assaulted as a 13 year old boy by Fr. Feeney when he was a student at St. Francis de Sales parish in Las Vegas. The suit which charges the Green Bay Catholic Diocese with fraud and negligence also names the Bishop of Las Vegas, the Diocese of Reno-Las Vegas and Feeney as defendants.
Feeney worked in 18 parishes in 30 years in Nevada and Wisconsin. In 2004, he was convicted on child sex abuse charges and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He served 8 years and was released in November 2011. Catholic officials removed him from ministry in 1986 and then defrocked him in August 2005.
Earlier this year, a Wisconsin jury found that the Green Bay Diocese committed fraud and awarded two brothers who were sexually assaulted by Feeney $700,000.
The alleged victim is represented by Minnesota attorney Jeff Anderson 612 817 8655 cell, 651 227 9990 office, [email protected]) .
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-child-sex-abuse-victim-lawsuit-filed-against-pedophile-priest-56902582.html
http://www.nbc26.com/news/local/151821775.html
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120523/GPG0101/205230557/Diocese-ruling-spurs-inquiry-request
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120513/GPG0101/305140062/John-Feeney-Catholic-priest-Freedom-sex-abuse-civil-suit-Todd-Merryfield-Troy-Merryfield?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|GPG-News
A photo of Feeney is available at BishopAccountability.org
The case is being tried in front of Judge Vega. The victim is identified only as John Doe 119.
Contact
John Pilmaier 414.336.8575, Esther Miller 562-673-9442, Barbara Blaine 312 399 4747
Winter Appeal 2023
To our friends,
2023 has been a long year with many ups and downs for us all. As we close out the year, we at SNAP hope that you are feeling like you are on your way to being healthy, fulfilled, and happy. This past year has brought both successes and challenges. Thanks to the support you have shown in the past, we’ve been able to celebrate the good days and weather the stormy ones. Now, we are once again asking for your support as we work to support survivors new and old as we ‘Move SNAP Forward.’
At SNAP we are proud to have hosted a very well-attended conference in August 2023. This event allowed us to gather friends, survivors, advocates, and allies for a weekend of camaraderie and connection. We were so happy to be able to welcome many first-time attendees to gather in person and are already looking forward to the next conference.
To strengthen our movement for justice, healing, and prevention, SNAP will be expanding our peer support and providing more volunteer opportunities in the coming year. Through this great work, we are ensuring survivor voices are represented as we work for significant change that will benefit children and survivors.
Right now, survivors worldwide are getting the help they need from SNAP, and more and more reach out to us daily, but we need your help to keep those programs going and get our volunteers the training they need to thrive.
Your tax-deductible gift to SNAP can help offset the cost of our important mission. If you are not in a position to contribute, you can still support us by sharing this letter with those who can. As we continue to fight for survivors across the globe, your donation or sharing the great work SNAP does will help us continue our work to protect the vulnerable, heal the wounded, and prevent abuse.
Your donation ensures SNAP will be there for those who need us more than ever!
Warmly,
Michael W. McDonnell, C.P.S.
Interim Executive Director