Wisconsin A.G. Kaul launches clergy sexual abuse probe

[left-of-center2012]

The state Department of Justice has launched a sweeping investigation of sexual assault in Catholic churches and orders across Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Tuesday. Kaul said during a news conference that he wants to develop a full picture of clergy sexual abuse over the decades. He said the goal is transparency and a full accounting, and that his investigators will refer any new cases to prosecutors.

“I know there are survivors, friends and family members of survivors, supporters of survivors who have waited for years for a fair and independent review of clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin,” Kaul said. “And that’s what we are announcing today.” Kaul spoke with leaders of the state’s five Catholic dioceses on Monday to let them know he would be requesting information from them. They pushed back against the review Tuesday morning.

Jerry Topczewski, chief of staff to Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki, issued a statement saying:
“There is no evidence that the Church as a whole and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, have not already taken all possible steps in addressing issues surrounding clergy sexual abuse,” he said. “We also do not understand the legal basis for the inquiry. We also question why only the Catholic Church is being singled out for this type of review when sexual abuse is a societal issue.”

Kaul said during his news conference that the review would extend to other faith leaders outside the Catholic Church if that’s where the facts lead.

https://apnews.com/article/religion-sexual-abuse-by-clergy-36ee47da5fd3a08fac915b89f1e649ea

[11 Bravo]

1. I used to see "Wisconsin" and think "Russ Feingold", and "liberal".

Now I think batshit crazy RW assholes with the least judicious and most partisan Supreme Court in the country.