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	Renewed Criticism of Cardinal Rigali over Suspension of Priests Catholic Culture April 26, 2011 http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=10118 Peter Kleponis, a psychologist who has treated victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse, has renewed his criticism of Cardinal Justin Rigali for suspending 21 priests in the wake of a grand jury report that claimed priests credibly accused of sexual abuse had remained in ministry. "The recent events in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have raised more questions than provided answers," says Kleponis. "The 21 priests who were placed on administrative leave were thoroughly investigated and cleared of all charges. What's sad is that instead of standing up for these priests and defending them, Cardinal Rigali simply handed them over to the investigator." "Many of the men who were placed on administrative leave were accused of boundary violations, not sexual abuse," Kleponis added. "However, because they were lumped together with those who were accused of sexual abuse, the public automatically assumes that these men are also accused of sexual crimes." "These innocent men have had their reputations severely damaged. They have yet to be given the opportunity to speak out publicly to try to clear their names."
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