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	Davenport Diocese Wants to Hire Private Investigator Associated Press, carried in WHO June 22, 2007 http://www.whotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6695981&nav=2HAB Davenport, Iowa - The Davenport Diocese is asking for court permission to hire a private investigator to review new reports of alleged sexual abuse by priests. The diocese filed for chapter eleven bankruptcy in October after facing mounting litigation from people who claim they were sexually abused by priests. Since then, the diocese says more reports of abuse have been reported, but it doesn't have the personnel to look into the claims. The diocese wants to hire James M. Sweeney and Associates of Davenport — which has helped in previous investigations — to do interviews. They would also work with police and tell the bishop whether the claims are credible. Objections to the motion are due by July 10.
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