KANSAS CITY (MO)
KMBC
Missouri law requires school officials, clergy and others with authority over children, to report any suspicion of abuse. That’s why a Jackson County judge ruled that Bishop Finn must stand trial for allegedly not reporting to police when he was alerted to possible inappropriate behavior by Father Ratigan involving children. This is an editorial from KMBC/KCWE President and General Manager Sarah Smith.
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