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Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
For immediate release: Friday, April 3
Statement by David Clohessy of St. Louis, Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, 314 566 9790, SNAPclohessy@aol.com, davidgclohessy@gmail.com
We are grateful that the Waxahachie Police Department was making a grand jury referral for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and injury to a child in a case involving the Texas Baptist Home for Children. We hope others who may have seen, suspected or suffered abuse or cover ups by Home officials will call police and prosecutors immediately.
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We also praise Justin Cook for his courage and his family for standing by him through this ordeal. Few abused teens are able to summon the strength to speak up quickly and publicly when they are assaulted. Cook is a brave and resilient individual and we hope the justice system brings him healing and closure.
We hope the Ellis County District Attorney moves quickly and investigates thoroughly. And we hope that anyone who has information or suspicions about Baptist Home predators will come forward and help ensure that others are protected and that justice is done.
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