ST. LOUIS (MO)
Christian Post
BY MICHAEL GRYBOSKI, CHRISTIAN POST REPORTER
February 7, 2014
Names of over 100 priests and employees of a Missouri archdiocese that have credible accusations of sexual abuse against them have been released to a person suing the institution.
In response to an order from the Missouri Supreme Court, the Archdiocese of St. Louis turned over the list of individuals and complaints Wednesday to the plaintiff of a lawsuit leveled against them. The move came as the state’s highest court denied a writ by the archdiocese to keep the records private for the sake of all involved, according to a statement.
“The archdiocese had litigated to protect the privacy rights of all involved, including victims who had no connection to current litigation and who had come forth confidentially regarding their reported allegation,” reads the statement in part.
“We appreciate the concern given this case throughout the appellate process, and although we share the disappointment of the many innocent individuals who will be affected by it, the Archdiocese of St. Louis will comply with the court order entered by the Missouri Supreme Court.”
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