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The LA Archdiocese and Pedophile Priests
In videotaped depositions released by court order, Cardinal Roger Mahony explains why he did not call police after a priest confessed to abusing children. Also, the Governor claims a breakthrough on pension reform, and a telephone service keeps LA’s Iranian ex-pats in touch with the home country. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the CEO of BP gets a grilling from Congress. Will the $20 billion trust fund get the oil giant off the hook with angry oil-spill victims?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIn videotaped depositions released by court order, Cardinal Roger Mahony explains why he did not call police after a priest confessed to abusing children. Also, the Governor claims a breakthrough on pension reform, and a telephone service keeps LA’s Iranian ex-pats in touch with the home country. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the CEO of BP -- who once minimized the Gulf oil spill, apologized today at a congressional hearing. But he was accused of "stonewalling" on tough questions. LA Democrat Henry Waxman called him "irresponsible."
Banner image: Cardinal Roger Mahony, as prepares to serve Holy Communion at the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels April 9, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
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