Archbishop Nienstedt gives deposition on alleged priest abuse

MINNESOTA
Star Tribune

Article by: CHAO XIONG , Star Tribune Updated: April 2, 2014

Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt appeared Wednesday afternoon at the Ramsey County Courthouse to give his deposition on allegations of priest abuse.

Nienstedt was questioned by attorneys representing John Doe 1 in a civil suit in Ramsey County District Court that alleges abuse by a former priest.

Nienstedt was expected to face questions about decades’ worth of allegations and the shuffling around of priests accused of abuse.

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