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Jan. 11th, 2006 09:57 pmBishop Says Priest Abused Him
This priest wants to remove the statute of limitations on abuse lawsuits against the church. "Some perpetrators have not yet been exposed, and the only way to ensure they are is through the courts," he said.
Scope of the Problem:
"...4,392 clergymen—almost all priests—were accused of abusing 10,667 people, with 75 percent of the incidents taking place between 1960 and 1984."
This priest wants to remove the statute of limitations on abuse lawsuits against the church. "Some perpetrators have not yet been exposed, and the only way to ensure they are is through the courts," he said.
Scope of the Problem:
"...4,392 clergymen—almost all priests—were accused of abusing 10,667 people, with 75 percent of the incidents taking place between 1960 and 1984."