Generally not a story I would share. Then I saw this comment, "I dont understand why these are internal investigations? isnt there a conflict of interest? do we let drug gangs investigate their own dealers?" I like McAfee's take on the matter.
I suppose the Church thinks that the presence of a county sheriff and a police detective lends their board credibility, but the fact is that these types of inquiries should still go through the proper channels. It’s not unheard of for members of a certain church, who happen to work for law enforcement, to side with their religious counterparts and cover up what might otherwise be thoroughly investigated.
As for the real authorities, the Church states that “no criminal charges were filed,” but there aren’t many details on the actual investigation by police.
The Church ultimately decided on its own accord that there was no more investigation needed and allowed the priest to return to work at the same parishes where he worked before. He was met with a hero’s welcome, according to Rev. Mike Foltz of the Crookston diocese.
Priest on Leave for Child Sex Abuse Allegations Returns to “Ecstatic” Welcome – Friendly Atheist
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