Category: Clergy Sex Abuse

Where Are Your Borderlines?

~ Susan Matthews ~ 72 Comments

Father Brennan said allowing teen to watch porn and climb in bed with him was "borderline inappropriate." Click here to read: "Priest admitted to letting teen watch porn, sharing bed with him," by John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2012

Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese

~ Susan Matthews ~ 127 Comments

Click here to read: "At trial, following a defrocked priest's 25-year trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26, 2012 Excerpt: “He lives across the street from the largest playground in Sea Isle City,” Dougherty replied. The exchange underscored a point prosecutors have been trying to make in their endangerment case against Msgr. William … Continue reading Pedophile Across From Playground – Send Thank You to Philly Diocese

Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts

~ Susan Matthews ~ 108 Comments

by Susan Matthews I successfully navigated I-95 rush-hour traffic, paid exorbitant parking prices and made my way into the Criminal Justice Center at 13th and Filbert this morning. I didn’t know what to expect in room 304. Thus far, I’ve somehow managed to escape jury duty and traffic court. I entered the double wooden doors. … Continue reading Objection Overruled: Lynn Lacks Counsel That Counts

Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR

~ Susan Matthews ~ 66 Comments

Click here to read: "What the Cardinal Knew, Or How to Hoover A Pedophile," by Ralph Cipriano, The Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog, April 23, 2012 Excerpt: "Why would Cardinal Bevilacqua knowingly consort with two known pedophile priests, and indeed allow his Archdiocese PR machine to parade the two abusers out in public with him? … Continue reading Bevilacqua May Have Leveraged Pedophiles for PR

Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony

~ Susan Matthews ~ 115 Comments

Click here to read: "Witness: Priest plied me with booze, molested me," by Joseph Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 16th, 2012 (updated by John P. Martin) "The Rev. Thomas J. Smith had offered to take him and another boy on a trip to Hershey Park, driving a recreational vehicle borrowed from the second boy's parents. … Continue reading Fourth Week of Trial Begins with Another Victim’s Testimony

Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.

~ Susan Matthews ~ 119 Comments

Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum on Sexual Abuse Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Our Mother of Consolation Parish The Parish Hall 7 East Chestnut Hill Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-0430 http://www.omcparish.com Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM The Psychology of Sexual Abuse This event will feature two mental health professionals sharing their expertise in the field of … Continue reading Our Mother of Consolation Parish Forum On Sexual Abuse This Wed.