State Police warrant: Former New Orleans archbishops knew about clergy sex abuse
For the first time, Louisiana law enforcement is digging deeply into allegations that former New Orleans archbishops, the highest-ranking officials in Louisiana's Catholic hierarchy, knew about child
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The warrant recounted how investigators had gathered statements from “multiple victims … transported … outside of Louisiana where they were sexually abused”.
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New Orleans Catholic Church Exposed for Ties to Child Sex-Trafficking
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has come under fire as the target of a Louisiana sex-trafficking probe, according to an 11-page search warrant made public Tuesday. But a recent ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court might stand in the way of any victims seeking to hold the church accountable.
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An investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans entered a new phase last week, when Louisiana State Police raised allegations whether former archbishops might have acted criminally by keeping the
Horrifying Probe Reveals a Catholic Church’s Ties to Sex-Trafficking
Diocese of Lafayette, was brought by Douglas Bienvenu and several other plaintiffs who claimed they were sexually molested by a Roman Catholic priest during the 1970s, when they were between the ages of eight and 14.
Expanding clergy sexual abuse probe targets New Orleans Catholic church leaders
The search signaled a new phase of the investigation that will seek to determine what church leaders knew about claims of sexual assault.
New Orleans Archdiocese Faces Child Sex Trafficking Investigation Amid Historical Abuse Allegations
The Archdiocese of New Orleans is embroiled in a profound legal and moral crisis as it becomes the focus of a criminal investigation, suspected of participating in child sex trafficking and covering up the systematic abuse of minors by its clergy over several decades.
Investigative Probe into New Orleans Archdiocese on Child Sex Trafficking Charges
The Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans is being investigated by the FBI and the Louisiana State Police due to alleged involvement in child sex trafficking by its clergy, with claims of officials, including past archbishops,
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New Orleans Archdiocese investigated for child sex trafficking due to decades-old abuse claims
The warrant cites potential violation of the felony of "trafficking of children for sexual purposes" as the reason for its access to archdiocesan records.
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Archbishops express their continued opposition to Rwanda Bill
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Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge caution on extremism redefinition
But the archbishops believe the government risks disproportionately targeting Muslim communities. In a statement, Mr Welby - who has held talks with Mr Gove about the plans - and Mr Cottrell urged ...
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Archbishops warn of ‘more division’ from Government’s extremism definition
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What to see and do this weekend: From an ace new film to the 15th album from the 'archbishops of arch', the Mail's critics pick the very best of movies, music and theatre
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