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Posted by Barbara Dorris on March 05, 2012
Twice in the last decade, 14 prosecutors have pressured Albany’s Catholic bishop to act more responsibly in child sex abuse cases. It’s disturbing that even now, a veteran church official who has repeatedly pledged to “reform” must be prodded to do what’s right for children’s safety. This should be very alarming to Albany area citizens and Catholics.
It’s inexcusable that Hubbard apparently insists on having his lawyers investigate child sex abuse reports BEFORE alerting police. It’s also inexcusable that Hubbard’s staff grills those who report child sex crimes, insist that they turn over their own medical records, and sign waivers. There’s only one explanation for this: Hubbard’s concern is not for the safety of kids. It’s for the protection of Hubbard and his colleagues.
It’s important to realize that Hubbard
–kept the agreement secret,
— delayed signing it,
–approved it only after reporters started asking questions about it, and
–deceptively pretended it was a “cooperative effort” when it wasn’t.
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