CHICAGO (IL)
Chicago Tribune
By Manya Brachear Pashman
Tribune reporter
10:00 a.m. CDT, May 29, 2014
Cardinal Francis George will give a video deposition today tied to multiple lawsuits against the archdiocese, alleging sexual abuse by former Roman Catholic priest and convicted sex offender Daniel McCormack.
Contrary to depositions George has given in the past, today’s interview could be included as evidence in upcoming trials. Marc Pearlman, one of the attorneys conducting the deposition, said the video could be used in the future if the cardinal becomes too ill to take the stand or leaves the city or country after he retires.
While George has said his death is not imminent and his public schedule has not lagged, he announced in March that doctors had discovered new cancer cells in his right kidney and he underwent chemotherapy.
The deposition covers multiple lawsuits, including one filed in December by Darryl McArthur, the first person to identify himself in a sex abuse allegation against McCormack.
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