St. Louis Archdiocese Gives List of Abuser Names to Plaintiff

By Michael Gryboski
Christian Post
February 8, 2014

http://www.christianpost.com/news/st-louis-archdiocese-gives-list-of-abuser-names-to-plaintiff-114207/

The Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis.

Names of over 100 priests and employees of a Missouri archdiocese that have credible accusations of sexual abuse against them have been released to a person suing the institution.

In response to an order from the Missouri Supreme Court, the Archdiocese of St. Louis turned over the list of individuals and complaints Wednesday to the plaintiff of a lawsuit leveled against them. The move came as the state's highest court denied a writ by the archdiocese to keep the records private for the sake of all involved, according to a statement.

"The archdiocese had litigated to protect the privacy rights of all involved, including victims who had no connection to current litigation and who had come forth confidentially regarding their reported allegation," reads the statement in part.

"We appreciate the concern given this case throughout the appellate process, and although we share the disappointment of the many innocent individuals who will be affected by it, the Archdiocese of St. Louis will comply with the court order entered by the Missouri Supreme Court."

The archdiocese gave the list of names and complaints to a teenage plaintiff who is suing the church, reported St. Louis Public Radio.

"The underlying case is scheduled to go to trial on Feb. 24. It involves a 19-year-old girl who is suing the Archdiocese for failing to properly supervise priests in its parishes," reported Rachel Lippmann of SLPR.