Two Philly Bishops to Be Named in Civil Case

~ Susan Matthews ~ 48 Comments

Click here to read: "Bishops Cullen and Cistone To Be Named Defendants in Ongoing Civil Case Against Archdiocese of Philadelphia," Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog, August 21, 2012 Excerpt: "They may have escaped criminal prosecution, but according to a memorandum of law filed Monday in Common Pleas Court, Bishops Edward P. Cullen and Joseph R. … Continue reading Two Philly Bishops to Be Named in Civil Case

Religious Orders Should Be Scrutinized In Regard to Child Sex Abusers

~ Susan Matthews ~ 53 Comments

Click here to read: "Devon case shows how religious orders evade scrutiny in priest abuse cases," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 2012 "At first glance, the photo seems heartwarming: a man in his 60s, wearing a Santa suit and a grin as he wraps his arms around a boy. In a … Continue reading Religious Orders Should Be Scrutinized In Regard to Child Sex Abusers

Priest Evades Felony Charge: Kids Don’t Have a Prayer With Current Laws

~ Susan Matthews ~ 82 Comments

Click here to read: "Judge dismisses most serious charges against priest in abuse case," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 16, 2012. Excerpt: "Judge Karen Simmons ruled after the alleged victim testified that the Rev. Andrew McCormick led him to his rectory bedroom in the city's Bridesburg section one evening in 1997, stripped … Continue reading Priest Evades Felony Charge: Kids Don’t Have a Prayer With Current Laws

Another Whacky Archdiocesan Press Release Upon Denied Bail

~ Susan Matthews ~ 180 Comments

Click here to read: "Judge Denies Bail for Monsignor While Archdiocese Battles Its Own Lawyers Over Money for Appeal," by Ralph Cipriano, Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog, August 6, 2012 Excerpt: "That prompted a bizarre two-paragraph response from the archdiocese public relations office that baffled the archdiocese's own lawyers: "Msgr. Lynn's counsel is strongly convicted … Continue reading Another Whacky Archdiocesan Press Release Upon Denied Bail

Msgr. Lynn’s Lawyers Will Seek Bail Pending Appeal

~ Susan Matthews ~ 53 Comments

Click here to read: "Msgr. Lynn's Lawyers Seek Bail On Appeal," by John Slobodzian, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 5, 2012 Excerpt: "In court filings, Lynn’s attorneys have argued that he should be released on bail pending appeal because there is “better than a 50-50 chance” that the state Superior Court will find the prosecution’s extension … Continue reading Msgr. Lynn’s Lawyers Will Seek Bail Pending Appeal

Philadelphia Archdiocese Evades Punishment

~ Susan Matthews ~ 163 Comments

Click here to read: "Column: Penn State case bad, but church sex abuse worse," by DeWayne Wickham, USA Today, July 29, 2012 Excerpt: "According to that grand jury report — and another in 2003 and 2005 — the Philadelphia archdiocese's coverup of pedophile priests started before Bevilacqua became its leader and lasted after he was … Continue reading Philadelphia Archdiocese Evades Punishment

Child Sex Abuse Victim Reacts to Lynn Sentence

~ Susan Matthews ~ 44 Comments

Click here to read: "Monica Yant Kinney: Priest-abuse victim: 'Lynn didn't give a damn,'" The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 25, 2012 Excerpt: The judge acknowledged that one conviction "does not reflect the totality of his life." But neither could she dismiss the wrenching impact of Lynn's do-nothing approach to people like Cubberley - whom Sarmina mentioned … Continue reading Child Sex Abuse Victim Reacts to Lynn Sentence

Archdiocese Issues Absurd and Enraging Response to Lynn Sentence

~ Susan Matthews ~ 156 Comments

The Archdiocesan official response to Msgr. Lynn's sentencing shocked me in its blatant and utter disregard for justice, truth, victims and Church healing. I'm not shocked this is their take on it. I'm floored that they put it out there for the press. I thought the arrogance would have been left at the court room … Continue reading Archdiocese Issues Absurd and Enraging Response to Lynn Sentence