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'It's time for people to know': Church sexual abuse victims speak out

Apr 05, 2023 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -12% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability

    95% ReliableExcellent

  • Policy Leaning

    -8% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    -61% Negative

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46% : "While it may be too late for the survivors to see criminal justice served, we hope that exposing the archdiocese's transgressions to the fullest extent possible will bring some measure of accountability and perhaps encourage others to come forward."Anyone who has yet to come forward and may be ready to do so now can report past abuse by members of the clergy by calling the attorney general at 410-576-6312 or emailing report@oag.state.md.us.

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