Philadelphia group files suit against Catholic Church

[proud2BlibKansan]

The class-action suit says the Phila. Archdiocese violated conspiracy, racketeering laws. An expert called it a long shot.
By John Shiffman and Craig R. McCoy
Philadelphia Inquirer

People alleging abuse by Catholic priests mounted a new legal challenge against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia yesterday, alleging that the church cover-up violated federal conspiracy and racketeering laws.

Thirteen people - saying they represented all victims abused by priests in the diocese since 1940 - filed the class-action lawsuit in federal court in Philadelphia.

The suit alleges the responsibility for the abuse lies at the top, naming Cardinal Justin Rigali, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua and the late Cardinal John Krol as defendants.

"The archdiocese committed acts that are just as severe as those of the priests themselves," attorney Stewart J. Eisenberg said. "It's never too late to redress a wrong - particularly against children."

more . . .

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/14834996.htm

[Benhurst]

1. Good! There should be no statute of limitations on such vile crimes. NT