AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records
Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
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Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking to view sealed documents from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's 2015 bankruptcy case in order to obtain information about clergy abuse.
The group believes that the archdiocese has come a long way in addressing clergy abuse but more can be done to support survivors.
Weakland, a Benedictine monk, died Aug. 22, about 20 years after he stepped down as archbishop following a public fall from grace.
Weakland admitted to covering up sexual abuse by priests and using $450,000 in church funds to silence a male lover.