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Criminal

Mar. 31, 2010

Priest Records Remain Hidden

When the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles settled abuse allegations, it agreed to make public priests' personnel files. Nearly three years later, not a single document has been released.

By Sandra Hernandez

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - When the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles entered into a record settlement of abuse allegations, it agreed to make public personnel files that would show how officials dealt with priests accused of sexually abusing children.

Nearly three years later, not a single document has been released.

"People settled for the money, but most importantl...

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