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McCormack abuse fraud Chicago

Arch. of Chicago Finally Fights Back Against Bogus Accusations While US Bishops Fail To Strengthen Due Process For Priests

Attention, United States bishops: In handling alleged sexual abuse by clergy, you might consider following the lead of the Archdiocese of Chicago, who is now finally forcefully retaliating against crooked individuals who have filed bogus abuse lawsuits against the diocese. The message from Chicago is clear: It is time to get aggressive against the fraud being perpetrated against the Church. The case in Chicago involves one we have reported on before. In 2006, now … [Read More]

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