BY KATHY KANE I have been to the trial several times but today was a very difficult day. The courtroom was packed with Lynn supporters on the defense side and victims, family members and supporters on the prosecution side. Although, it was so crowded some late-comers had to mix in where there was an … Continue reading Seeing Christ In Court
Today’s CBS-3 Coverage of Trial with C4C Interview
Click here to watch Pat Ciarrocchi's trial report with C4C interview: "Clergy Sex Abuse Trial Resumes Tuesday," by CBS Philly, May 27, 2012
A Double-Advil, Skip-Lunch-So-You-Don’t-Throw-Up Day at Court
I was in court today and the following link thoroughly sums it up. I was looking for the air sickness bag. The facts, without the prosecution underlining them, are awful enough. Click here to read: http://www.priestabusetrial.com/2012/05/fire-breathing-prosecutor-assails-lynn.html
Msgr. Lynn Takes the Stand
Editor's note: Regardless of his defense, the most basic function of a priest is to represent Christ. In that regard, Msgr. Lynn has failed miserably - morally, ethically and, in my mind, criminally. - Susan Click here to read: "Lead defendant takes witness stand at Philadelphia cleric abuse trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia … Continue reading Msgr. Lynn Takes the Stand
PA Statute of Limitations for Abuse Victims Should Be Altered
Click here to read: "Pa. statute of limitations for abuse victims should be altered," by Patriot-News Editorial Board, May 20, 2012, Pennlive.com Excerpt: "In the case of the allegations against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, attorneys have heard from one man who can’t press charges against Sandusky because he missed the statute … Continue reading PA Statute of Limitations for Abuse Victims Should Be Altered
Two More Priests Removed From Ministry For Life of Prayer and Penance
One of these removals hit home for Kathy Kane. She'll post her thoughts later. Click here to watch: "2 More Priests Found Unsuitable for Ministry," by NBC 10, May 20, 2012 Excerpt: "Mazzotta, 73, had not been permitted to wear clerical garb, perform his ministry, or present himself as a priest since May 2010, when … Continue reading Two More Priests Removed From Ministry For Life of Prayer and Penance
Trial Uncovers a Culture of Secrecy and Lies
Click here to read: "Evidence in clergy abuse trial shows a culture of secrecy," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, 2012 Excerpt: "Over eight weeks, jurors saw a parade of witnesses and close to 2,000 documents, some decades old, that detailed what bishops, pastors priests, and church officials knew and did about … Continue reading Trial Uncovers a Culture of Secrecy and Lies
Judge Dismisses Conspiracy Count
Click here to read: "Judge dismisses conspiracy count against Monsignor, Priest," by Joseph A. Slobodzian and John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 2012 Excerpt: "The prosecution ended by letting jurors handle what they contend is the closest thing to a smoking gun in the case: a tattered gray folder that had been squirreled … Continue reading Judge Dismisses Conspiracy Count
Trial Evidence Available for Your Review
The Commonwealth's response to Msgr. Lynn's motion to dismiss is available online. Please give special attention to Exhibit 3, which speaks to the archdiocesan effort to protect the secret archives from discovery. Click here to read the pdf: http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/321482/commw-v-lynn-answer-to-lynns-motion-to-dismiss.pdf
Smells Like Spin
A reader just pointed out discrepancies in data released by the Archdiocese regarding Msgr. Francis Feret. I got a strong whiff of public relations spin. Feret is identified as as priest "found unsuitable for ministry" because of "boundary violations." However, immediately after the announcement, the Philadelphia Inquirer published an article referencing an interview with the lawyer who … Continue reading Smells Like Spin
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