DALLAS (TX)
WFAA TV
January 30, 2019
By Tanya Eiserer
As the Dallas Catholic diocese prepares to release the names of priests “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors Thursday, many are wondering: What can law enforcement do with the list?
The reality is that police can only act when a victim is willing to come forward and file a police report.
“Without an outcry, the police can’t do anything,” said Brenda Nichols, a former supervisor of the Dallas PD’s child abuse unit.
Once a victim comes forward, police can investigate to determine if there’s enough evidence to obtain a warrant.
The case of accused priest Edmundo Paredes is instructive. He was the former longtime pastor at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Oak Cliff.
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