District Attorney Steve Cooley’s Statement Regarding the Release of Los Angeles Archdiocese’s Documents and Records

Posted on October 12, 2005     |     Attorney,California,clergy sexual abuse,Firm News,Pedophile,Sexual Abuse

According to District Attorney Cooley, Cardinal Roger Mahony was urged and encouraged to cooperate with the ongoing investigations and to willingly hand over as much information as possible. However, Cardinal Mahony continues to resist the divulging of information and attempts to claim confidentiality privileges. Further, District Attorney Cooley stresses that the District Attorney’s Office is merely looking for leads and information to further their investigation and are not looking for information that would allow them to place blame on the Catholic institution.

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