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St. Louis Priest in Court Today on Child Porn; SNAP Responds

SNAP
August 30, 2013

http://www.snapnetwork.org/mo_st_louis_priest_in_court_today_on_child_porn_snap_responds

Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314 862 7688 home, 314 503 0003 cell,SNAPdorris@gmail.com)

A young St. Louis priest appears in court today on child porn charges. We beg others who may have seen, suspected or suffered his crimes to call prosecutors as soon as possible.

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Sadly, in this case, like so many others, Catholic officials deceive the public and the parishioners. When Fr. William Vatterott was suspended, Archbishop Robert Carlson said he was accused of “inappropriate electronic communication.” In fact, he has been criminally charged with child pornography.

He is, in fact, the ninth local priest to face child pornography allegations.

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We suspect others knew of or suspected Fr. Vatterott’s crimes. We also suspect they’re staying silent. That’s of course irresponsible. We hope they’ll find the moral courage to contact law enforcement soon so that justice can be done and kids can be protected.

Contact - David Clohessy (314-566-9790 cell, SNAPclohessy@aol.com), Barbara Dorris (314-862-7688 home, 314-503-0003 cell, SNAPdorris@gmail.com), Barbara Blaine (312-399-4747, SNAPblaine@gmail.com)

 

 

 

 

 




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