MINNESOTA
Winona Daily News
By Jerome Christenson and The Associated Press
The Diocese of Winona must disclose this month the names of 13 priests credibly accused of sexually abusing minors, a state judge ruled Monday.
The Ramsey County judge also ruled Monday that the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis must disclose its own list of
33 priests.
If the dioceses do not release any names on the lists, they must file detailed explanations for each arguing why they should be kept private. The dioceses also have until Jan. 6 to reveal names of priests accused of recent sexual abuse of minors.
Mike Finnegan, an attorney with Jeff Anderson & Associates, representing the plaintiff in the case, called the decision “historic” and an important step to assure child safety. The plaintiff maintained that making the identities of the accused clergy public was necessary to protect other children from becoming victims.
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