Archbishop Carlson Releases Statement

ST. LOUIS (MO)
KMOX

St. Louis (KMOX) St Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson is responding to the controversy surrounding his recent statements regarding child sexual abuse.

Carlson issued a video and a statement tonight (Friday) regarding the comments he made during a deposition last month as part of a sexual abuse lawsuit.

Carlson now says he misunderstood a series of questions when he stated he was unsure if he was legally obligated to report sexual abuse to police.

Carlson says he wants to clarify that he “fully understands-and has understood his entire adult life-that sexual abuse is a grave evil and a criminal offense.”

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