A California 2nd District Court of Appeal panel authorized the public release of confidential files on Franciscan friars accused of sexual abuse, upholding a trial court decision that the compelling social interest of protecting children outweighed friars' privacy rights. The friars had fought the release, which was included in a $28.5 million settlement reached in 2006 after plaintiffs in 25 separate lawsuits sued the Franciscan Friars of California, alleging they had been sexually abused by clergy members.
October 01, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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A California appeal court today authorized the public release of confidential files on Franciscan friars accused of sexual abuse.
The friars had fought the release, which was included in a $28.5 million settlement reached in 2006 after plaintiffs in 25 separate lawsuits sued the Franciscan Friars of California, alleging they had been sexually abused by clergy members.
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