MINNESOTA
WCCO
[deposition via the archdiocese]
Nina Moini
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — First we heard from the Archbishop. Now, we’re hearing from the priest in charge of keeping kids safe from abuse.
Former vicar general Father Kevin McDonough gave hours of oral testimony to one of the victim’s lawyers. On Thursday, that lawyer made transcripts and video from McDonough’s deposition public.
McDonough handled complaints of abuse within the archdiocese.
Attorney Jeff Anderson said the deposition shows McDonough denied and minimized the problem.
Transcripts and video clips show McDonough said he chose not to contact St. Paul police, who were looking into abuse allegations. He said he didn’t refuse to cooperate but wasn’t present when the officers stopped by — and didn’t respond to a letter that was left.
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