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Showing Original Post only (View all)Archdiocese of New Orleans Suspected of Child Sex Trafficking, Warrant Shows [View all]
https://www.ncregister.com/cna/archdiocese-of-new-orleans-suspected-of-child-sex-trafficking-warrant-showsA criminal investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans is based on a suspicion that it may be linked to child sex trafficking, according to allegations presented in a search warrant granted to Louisiana State Police.
The affidavit requesting the search warrant, first obtained by the New Orleans-based WWL Radio, alleges that multiple sex abuse victims provided statements that claim they were transported to other parishes and outside of Louisiana, where they were sexually abused. It further alleges a scheme within the archdiocese in which abused children were instructed to provide gifts to certain priests, which were meant to signal that the children were targets for sexual abuse.
According to the allegations in the affidavit, multiple victims reported that they were brought to the New Orleans Seminary, where they were instructed to swim naked in the pool and would be sexually assaulted or abused. It also alleges that investigators found that this was a common occurrence and that other members of the archdiocese were present.
Based on these findings, as well as the allegations of previous widespread child sexual abuse, it was determined that further investigation into the Archdiocese of New Orleans was necessary, investigator Scott Rodrigue wrote in the affidavit.
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Archdiocese of New Orleans Suspected of Child Sex Trafficking, Warrant Shows [View all]
Nevilledog
May 3
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eveidently, the LA high court thinks Property Rights trump (pardon pun) rights of abuse victims
Attilatheblond
May 3
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