Cardinal Sins?

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Accusations of child abuse against Roman Catholic priests cost Boston's archdiocese $85 million. In Orange County, it was $100 million. In the largest archdiocese in the country, $500 million to $1 billion could be at stake. Today, an "embarrassed, contrite and ashamed" L Archdiocese released documents showing what it knew, when it knew and what action it took about accusations of child abuse by 126 clergymen over the past 75 years. Michael Hennigan, attorney for the archdiocese, spoke on a conference call--and not for broadcast--saying the documents do not show a cover-up or that priests were transferred to hide their wrongdoing. We hear the latest revelations about an institution in denial until it was too late.
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Wildermuth's article on Schwarzenegger recall election fine

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton