The trial judge presiding over the criminal prosecution of Monsignor Lynn ruled that evidence about many priests who were allegedly sexual abusers will be admitted to show a “pattern and practice”.

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2012/01_02/2012_02_06_Martin_JuryCan.htm

Seth Langson

Courage and grace take many forms. There are many lessons to be drawn from this story.

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2012/01_02/2012_01_17_Cullen_SurvivorFaces.htm

Seth Langson

It was recently reported that a  Concord pastor Doug Shell  plead guilty to taking indecent liberties with children. In addition to being placed on the sex offender list, he was given a suspended sentence and three years parole.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/29960514/detail.html

When will North Carolina start putting these abusers in jail and protecting our children? Often, stronger sentences are given to those who abuse animals than to those who abuse children. It’s past time to correct our priorities.

Seth Langson

It seems like every day there is another report of clergy sexual abuse. Today, there are news  reports out of Wilmington about a pastor who confessed to repeatedly abusing a 14 year old boy while he stayed at the pastor’s home. Haven’t we heard too many similar stories of profound betrayal like this?

http://cogicabusewatch.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/nc-cogic-supt-confesses-to-sex-crimes-against-14-year-old-boy/

Seth Langson

Today’s Washington Post has an excellent article about how the Penn State and Syracuse sex abuse scandals follow a familiar pattern. Those who are so quick to defend alleged abusers or to attack the accusers can learn the most from this story.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/penn-state-case-paints-familiar-portrait-for-police-experts-victims/2011/11/23/gIQAibzOAO_story.html?hpid=z2

Seth Langson