Allegations against Jackson Catholic Diocese can go to trial, high court says - The Clarion-Ledger
Jackson, Mississippi --
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled today that the First Amendment does not prohibit lawsuits against the Catholic Diocese of Jackson over allegations of sexual abuse by priests.
Three brothers filed a $48 million lawsuit in Hinds County Circuit Court in 2002. They claimed they were abused by a priest more than 30 years ago. The trial had been on hold while the Supreme Court considered the diocese's motion for dismissal.
The diocese argued that the separation of church and state made the church autonomous. It also said certain church documents were privileged.
The brothers argued the diocese was trying to hide behind the First Amendment to avoid civil action over priest sexual abuse.
The issue before the Supreme Court was not whether the diocese was liable for alleged abuse. The issues dealt with whether the lawsuit should be dismissed and what diocese documents should be provided to the plaintiffs.
Read the article at The Clarion-Ledger Dated May 5, 2005
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The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled today that the First Amendment does not prohibit lawsuits against the Catholic Diocese of Jackson over allegations of sexual abuse by priests.
Three brothers filed a $48 million lawsuit in Hinds County Circuit Court in 2002. They claimed they were abused by a priest more than 30 years ago. The trial had been on hold while the Supreme Court considered the diocese's motion for dismissal.
The diocese argued that the separation of church and state made the church autonomous. It also said certain church documents were privileged.
The brothers argued the diocese was trying to hide behind the First Amendment to avoid civil action over priest sexual abuse.
The issue before the Supreme Court was not whether the diocese was liable for alleged abuse. The issues dealt with whether the lawsuit should be dismissed and what diocese documents should be provided to the plaintiffs.
Read the article at The Clarion-Ledger Dated May 5, 2005
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