CALIFORNIA
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
By Associated Press
An advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse by clergy called on the Los Angeles Archdiocese on Tuesday not to appeal an order to release records on two priests who are being investigated by grand juries.
An appellate panel on Monday upheld an earlier decision that certain subpoenaed records regarding alleged child molestation by the priests should be turned over to a grand jury.
Now the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is asking the Archdiocese to comply with the 2nd District Court of Appeal's decision and release the documents rather than continue to appeal the ruling.
"Just once, it would be so healing and refreshing to see (Cardinal Roger) Mahony turn down a chance to fight for continued secrecy,' said Mary Grant, SNAP's western regional director.