Excerpt from "Lawyers accuse Saginaw priest of lying about witnessing the destruction of documents related to sexual assault cover up," by Brad Devereaux, MLive, February 29, 2012. "William Winning of the law firm Cozen and O’Connor that represents Rev. Cistone said it is important to realize that his client is not being charged and that … Continue reading Lawyers claim Cistone ‘has done nothing wrong’
Category: Prevent & Advocate
Understanding Child Sex Abuse – Straight from Survivors
Created for the Foundation to Abolish Child Sex Abuse, this production featured interviews with adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Six individuals, sitting alone in a room, spoke frankly and emotionally to our interviewer, telling their stories in graphic detail. These memories, some from as many as sixty years before, but still fresh in the … Continue reading Understanding Child Sex Abuse – Straight from Survivors
Jury Selection for Priest Abuse Trial Could Take Longer
Click here to read: "It could take a month to pick a jury for three priests' abuse trial," by Mensah M. Dean, Philadelphia Daily News, Feb. 23, 2012 Excerpt: "Jury selection rarely takes more than a day or so. But for a trial that will feature the intersection of two emotionally charged issues - religion … Continue reading Jury Selection for Priest Abuse Trial Could Take Longer
How much is Lynn case costing the Archdiocese?
From Letters to the Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 21, 2012 How much is Lynn case costing? Re: "Pennsylvania State University's tab for the Sandusky case: $3.2 million," Tuesday: It should be reassuring to the residents of the commonwealth that Pennsylvania State University appears to be working toward accountability and transparency regarding its costs for … Continue reading How much is Lynn case costing the Archdiocese?
Letter to Victims From a Victim
I have felt compelled to write to you as a survivor myself. I have been feeling a great deal of sorrow. I have a guttural cry inside of me for all survivors at this very difficult time. My heart is hurting for all of you, myself included. Sometimes I just want to get on the … Continue reading Letter to Victims From a Victim
Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious
Click here to read: "Prosecutors in priests' case say judge still impartial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 14, 2012 Excerpt: "Prosecutors also said Bergstrom and Lindy misquoted the judge, contending that she said abuse within the church "was widespread," not "is widespread." They said the misquote was perpetuated by critics of the … Continue reading Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious
DA Probes Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Click here to read: "Philadelphia cardinal's death investigated," Fox News.com, February 10, 2012 Excerpt: "Risa Vetri Ferman, district attorney in suburban Montgomery County, said Friday that she wants to lay to rest any speculation about Bevilacqua's end, given the "peculiar" timing of the 88-year-old cardinal's death just a day after a judge ruled him competent … Continue reading DA Probes Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Click here to read cover story: "Pushing the Limit: Examining the Legislative Battle Over the Statute of Limitation in Child Sex Abuse Cases," by Tara Murtha, Philadelphia Weekly, Feb. 8, 2012. Excerpt: PA Catholic Conference spokesperson Amy Hill declined to discuss SOL reform with PW , saying it was a “sensitive issue.” However, Hill emailed … Continue reading Legislative Battle Continues In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Many Prayed for Philadelphia Catholic Church During First Friday Vigil
Click here to watch: "Protesters Pray for the Future of the Philadelphia Catholic Church," CBS Philly, Feb.3, 2012
Pope Sends Telegram Upon Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Death
Click here to read: "Cardinal Bevilacqua, retired Philadelphia Archbishop, Dies at age 88," by Catholic News Service, Feb. 1, 2012
