[history_matters]

``What came out of Rome was two revelations: sexual abuse of children is a crime and it won't be tolerated,'' said Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly. ``That's not news to law enforcement. These are crimes. Where have they been?''

[history_matters]

Indexing and ping.......

[07055]

will be reassigned by Pope John Paul II to an as-yet determined position prior to a scheduled deposition of Law in a legal suit against the archdiocese, according to church officials.

So, the coverup continues.

Poor Cardinal Law flees the United States for the rest of his natural life to avoid the process servers.

I wonder if he will hang out with Marc Rich?

This is what has become of the moral majesty of the Catholic Church.

Where is Bill Clinton with the pardon pen when Teddy's good buddy needs him?

[billybudd]

These guys just don't get it. They simply don't know how to punish a person. The only thing they know is to reassign and relocate their problems and hope that they go away.

[Mike Fieschko]

If this is true (that Cdl Law may remove himself from the jurisdiction of Massachusetts courts), this is dangerous.

I've read that his deposition has been scheduled and postponed before.

I don't know about Massachusetts, but in some states, a person's deposition may be scheduled by a notice from a party, or by a court order, if the notice is unsuccessful.

Further, some courts have the authority to make orders to aid a party in that party's discovery (depositions, written questions, etc.).

If Cdl Law is about to leave the jurisdiction, and I was the attorney for someone suing him (or 'his' archdiocese), I would make an emergency application to the court to order Cdl Law not to leave until his deposition is taken. Part of the application would be to order him to deposit his passport into the court's custody.

[xm177e2]

``(The pope) genuinely likes him,'' said one church official

I guess a Friend of the Pope can get away with most anything.

[ellery]

I see -- he can't handle his current job correctly, so they're promoting him. No (St.) Peter Principle here -- this is the Dilbert Principle at work.

[Palladin]

So, Law is skipping out to evade a deposition. Like a common criminal. It's time for AG Reilly to invoke the RICO act, and possibly arrest the Cardinal before he goes on the lam.

[Orual]

`(The pope) genuinely likes him,'' said one church official. ``(Vatican officials) are still trying to find a place for him. They don't want to see him getting hammered like this.''

Unbelievable statement. Does anyone have anything for a pounding headache?

[chatham]

First of all, Law should be made available for the deposition since he was directly or indirectly responsible for the damage done to the Victims and the Catholic Church should see to it that he is there.

Whatever happen to "Render unto Caesar"?

If this "High Priest" doesn't have to answer up for his shortcomings and offenses and can be saved and promoted by the "Capo de Tutti Capo", why should any catholic be required to go to Confession for their sins.

I am a Lifelong Catholic and I am starting to lose respect for the Pope on this one.

It only shows how One evil Man (Law) can drag the whole bunch down.

NO MORE DONATIONS.

[Lessismore]

Odds are that the reason Law didn't act against the perverts is that he is one himself. The perverts likely threatened to out him if he disciplined them more than he did. Given the number of gay and pedophile priests, there are likely quite a few in the heirarchy -- likely in the college of cardinals. Just think about it -- guys wearing what amount to red dresses ... and the pointy hat (you know the erotic significance of that!!!)

[NYCVirago]

The Los Angeles Times earlier this week reported that an unnamed cardinal would lobby the pope's inner circle to accept Law's resignation, but all the cardinals at the conclave publicly denied asking for Law to step down. The Times reported yesterday that an unidentified cardinal delivered a message during the meetings to the pope's deputies asking for Law's resignation.

Why don't they just put Cardinal Mahony's name in the story; it's pretty clear that he's the "unnamed cardinal" here.

[NYCVirago]

Law, who apologized to his fellow cardinals for being the cause of the historic gathering, did not attend the final press conference announcing the meeting's conclusions Wednesday evening. ``It was rather late, you know,'' he told reporters at Rome's airport. ``I had other things to do.''

What a self-righteous, arrogant prig. What "other things to do" could possibly be more important than showing up at that press conference?

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

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[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

The prosecutor should ask for a hearing and then file a motion requesting the court seize Laws' passport, since he is a flight risk.

[LadyDoc]

Better known as "kicking one upstairs".

Law will not resign, and he can't be forced to resign unless found guilty, which will take months or years of appeals. But you can be kicked upstairs to a "higher" post, and if you refuse to follow it, you can be forced out.

They do this in business all the time.

Sounds like the pope is REALLY pissed at Law over this.

[LadyDoc]

``What came out of Rome was two revelations: sexual abuse of children is a crime and it won't be tolerated,'' said Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly. ``That's not news to law enforcement. These are crimes. Where have they been?''

I hate to tell this guy, it's tolorated all the time. I see a lot of girls who are abused or have been abused in the past, and no one has put the bastard in jail. Ever listen to Dr. Laura where a woman calls and asks if she should keep in contact with her relative who abused her, or allow him contact with her kid? Nearly every week there is a case.

My last case was three days ago: The "father" of the girl got counselling,not jail, and still lives with her mother. The girl is now 21 and came in for pills because she is depressed...

[Vinnie]

, will be reassigned by Pope John Paul II to an as-yet determined position prior to a scheduled deposition of Law in a legal suit against the archdiocese, according to church officials.

Let me guess......... in charge of ethics?

I've been very supportive of the Catholic Church, even though I'm not Catholic, but the Church is really dropping the ball here.
Their logic looks very much like politicans in Washington. Completely out of touch with reality.

What they need to declare is.. ONE STRIKE AND YOU'RE OUT

[LibWhacker]

. . . will be reassigned by Pope John Paul II to an as-yet determined position . . .

It should be as scrubber-out of the Holy septic tank; it seems Law has forgotten his vows regarding humility and now he believes he's above such menial tasks as disposing of the Church's sewage. Well, I've got news for him: He's not. And I hope the Pope gives him the same message.

[Saundra Duffy]

``(The pope) genuinely likes him,'' said one church official. ``(Vatican officials) are still trying to find a place for him. They don't want to see him getting hammered like this.''

Oh, brother. Don't even go there with me.

[AlGone2001]

IF TRUE....

This would yet another great sign of leadership from the Pope.

What a total embarrassment to the Christian community.

In effect, this would be a promotion.

Weak-kneed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!