MINNESOTA
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Tuesday, Feb. 4
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 Minnesota judge blocked the release of a deposition and transcript of an accused predator priest named Fr. Gilbert Allen Tarlton (a.k.a Allen Tarlton or Allen Berry).
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We are disappointed by this action. Catholic officials pledge “openness” but continue to practice secrecy. Transparency, not secrecy, protects kids.
For decades, Catholic officials have kept clergy sex abuse and cover up cases hidden. We’ve seen and felt the devastating results of this self-serving pattern. If kids are to be protected, this secrecy must end.
Our hearts go out to the victims of sexual abuse in Minnesota. We know how difficult and brave it is to come forward and report abuse. We hope no other victims or witnesses will be deterred by this action. And we hope that those courageous individuals who were assaulted by St. Cloud area clerics and are taking legal action will not be discouraged.
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