It really is quite amazing to re-read old articles related to the Cornwall scandal. This past weekend I posted several from the early days – starting back in January 1994 when word first started to ooze that the diocese had been actively involved in silencing an alleged victim of clerical sexual abuse.
That’s when the word cover-up came into play, and with good reason. Bit by bit it became painfully clear there was indeed a cover-up.
Amazing.
So, with thoughts of cover-up in mind and activity scheduled to resume today at the Weave Shed I’ll pass on these words from the Project Truth mandate:
This investigation is being conducted into paedophile activity both historic and ongoing in the Cornwall, Ontario area. The alleged suspects are prominent and respected citizens of Cornwall, and include lawyers, Catholic priests, a Catholic bishop, teachers, probation officers, businessmen, a former Chief of Police and the present Crown attorney. The alleged offences occurred and are occurring both in the City of Cornwall and the outlying area.
In addition, it is alleged the suspects were able to terminate investigations and prosecutions against them by abusing their positions of trust within the community. It is alleged the Crown Attorney, the Diocese of Cornwall, and the Cornwall Police Service conspired to obstruct justice in these matters.
Something to think about.
Enough for now,
Sylvia