Child Advocates Concerned by St. Paul Police Announcement on Church Abuse Investigation

MINNESOTA
KSTP

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By: Nick Winkler

St. Paul police announced Wednesday their investigation into the St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese is not focused on church leaders right now.

Archbishop John Nienstedt has been criticized for how he has handled priest sex abuse allegations.

The announcement regarding Nienstedt has some child advocates concerned it could impact an abuse victim’s decision on whether to come forward.

Some are calling on law enforcement to become more aggressive in regard to investigating the archdiocese.

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