MISSOURI
Ozark Area Network
[Amicus by prosecutors backing the writ – SNAP]
July 31st, 2012 | Author: The Associated Press
(Jefferson City) (AP) – Several prosecutors are siding with the group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests in urging the Missouri Supreme Court to block an order requiring the group to release certain records.
The issue stems from lawsuits against a Roman Catholic priest by accusers who say they repressed memories of begin abused decades ago. A lawyer for the priest argues documents could raise doubts about such memories and whether a gag order was violated.
SNAP wants the high court to block a trial judge’s order that it provide records.
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