Four People Awarded More Than $5 Million in California Church Abuse Case

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBKRX9DS7E.html

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A jury Wednesday awarded nearly $5.8 million in damages to three men and a woman who were childhood victims of sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic priest.

The archdiocese acknowledged at the start of the 2 1/2-week trial that church officials knew in the 1970s the Rev. Joseph Pritchard had been accused of molesting young parishioners in San Jose, but did not investigate the claims or take steps to protect the children.

As a result, the only question put to jurors was how much the plaintiffs should be compensated. The plaintiffs had sought $20 million; the archdiocese suggested $1 million.

"The church was forced to admit that molestation had been occurring and they should have known what was occurring," said Larry Drivon, an attorney representing one of the victims.

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[Straight Shooter]

1. Oh, man, we soooo need a cap on abuse awards.

Not. But I can see it coming.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. Some karma to go with their dogma

[Voltaire99]

3. Tighten your cilice...

...and pay the piper, Ratzinger!

Alas, it's not Ratzo but the deceived parishioners of San Jose who shall have to pay for the latest Catholic pedo cover-up.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

4. kick