CHICAGO (IL)
WGN
[Searchable: Accused Priests Who Worked in the Archdiocese of Chicago – BishopAccountability.org ]
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NOVEMBER 11, 2014, BY JULIE UNRUH
Last week, the Chicago Archdiocese released 36 more names of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Today, lawyers representing victims in some cases say they’re disturbed and alarmed about what has not been released.
Two lawyers who say they have been challenging the church on this issue for decades say it’s happening in other cities, but not in Chicago. They want the Chicago Archdiocese to unseal all the files and allow for a more thorough review of cases that have dogged the church and its reputation for too long.
They say the numbers are grossly underreported and the release of only 36 more namesis reckless.
Over the years, Boston has named 300 cleric offenders. Los Angeles has named 266. To date, in Chicago the number totals 66.
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