tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post6814003944353433187..comments2023-10-22T09:32:13.417-04:00Comments on Big Trial | Philadelphia Trial Blog: A Priest's Ordeal Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116104602505815614noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-62901366392646283012013-06-13T09:45:47.243-04:002013-06-13T09:45:47.243-04:00and therein lies the problem. from day 1 billy doe...and therein lies the problem. from day 1 billy doe's goal has been to sue the archdiocese. that has his only plan and his parents and family are onboard as now they look to be rewarded tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-26355504404366013892013-06-13T07:41:56.688-04:002013-06-13T07:41:56.688-04:00"....No one has been able to satisfactorily e..."....No one has been able to satisfactorily explain how such a large financial settlement brings about any healing....."<br /><br />Anonymouse, where did you get that idea? Money does not equal healing, never has, never will re child sexual abuse.<br />skiadvocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664554461996157542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-91776555756777822992013-06-12T08:14:38.736-04:002013-06-12T08:14:38.736-04:00No one has been able to satisfactorily explain how...No one has been able to satisfactorily explain how such a large financial settlement brings about any healing. Such settlements only victimize the broader Catholic community which suffers because necessary funds which would have been used for the Church's mission now lines the pockets of attorneys who have made a cottage industry out of suing the Church. I am all in favor of the church paying for therapy for the victims but such settlements rob the ordinary, faithful Catholics who love their faithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-51355029148521061502013-06-11T15:42:24.645-04:002013-06-11T15:42:24.645-04:00August 2011
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales h...August 2011<br /><br />The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have settled all 39 lawsuits against the order and its Salesianum School in Wilmington under the Delaware Child Victims Act for charges of sexual abuse of minors by its priests.<br />According to the settlement announced Aug. 4, the plaintiffs in the Delaware Superior Court lawsuits will share $24.8 million paid on behalf of the order with significant contributions from insurance carriers.<br /><br />Oblate Father James J. Greenfield, provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia province, which includes 170 priests, brothers and seminarians, said that while he is grateful the suits are settled, he knows there is more work to be done toward healing and reconciliation.skiadvocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664554461996157542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-58948376507324541282013-06-11T07:16:40.483-04:002013-06-11T07:16:40.483-04:00I'm sure this new proposed law will not only b...I'm sure this new proposed law will not only be designed to bankrupt the philly archdiocese, but will extend to all aspects of our society, if I'm a parent, what fool would willingly volunteer to coach, to participate in scouting, and let's not limit it there, school coaches on every level are now suspects for child abuse all in the name of the 40% contingency by the lawyer predators led by the SNAP advocate mentioned above. I wonder how much the Philly DA's office is getting as a referral on the Billy DOE case as he so willingly testified in court back in January. Can anyone spell "CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND VIOLATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEGRITY RULES". But they won't be investigated by the DOJ, the prosecuting DA got his promotion just months after the wrongful convictions in this case. Hopefully, the state will. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-50522307575982084922013-06-10T11:57:35.256-04:002013-06-10T11:57:35.256-04:00".....which would abolish decades of establis...".....which would abolish decades of established law and lift the statute of limitations for abuse claims for a set period – a so-called "window" – so that contingency lawyers can bring 50-, 60-year, or even older abuse claims in order to bankrupt the Catholic Church...."<br /><br />Just a little bit of "hyperbole" to start our week here........skiadvocathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664554461996157542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-80260900293428918722013-06-10T11:30:07.230-04:002013-06-10T11:30:07.230-04:00phils.of.reading,
How did McGovern confuse the jur...phils.of.reading,<br />How did McGovern confuse the jurors? I think it's pretty clear that the jury made up their minds long before any evidence was presented. I followed the trial every day, and I was 100% that no intelligent adult could convict these 2 men of anything. I don't see how you're blindly blaming McGovern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-22397469683516254422013-06-10T10:14:56.001-04:002013-06-10T10:14:56.001-04:00O.K.
If I'm deaf dumb and blind then so are 12...O.K.<br />If I'm deaf dumb and blind then so are 12 jurors who sided with Billy.<br /> But at least I use my name when I insult people Anon.<br />I don't hide behind anon, Anon. <br />What's your need to hide, coward? jim robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021237370520134041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-73381611084717522642013-06-08T16:03:43.744-04:002013-06-08T16:03:43.744-04:00I guess this dope and the dope named Jim and thous...I guess this dope and the dope named Jim and thousands upon thousands of citizens must all be dopes or as Elaine states in this blog we all must be crazy. <br /><br />So what is it are we dopes or are we crazy ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-79882884218909801802013-06-08T12:50:21.706-04:002013-06-08T12:50:21.706-04:00Those two dopes would believe anything if it was a...Those two dopes would believe anything if it was against a Catholic priest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-37605308168301020402013-06-08T11:20:59.358-04:002013-06-08T11:20:59.358-04:00Jim and Dennis, I'm selling a magic Elixir! It...Jim and Dennis, I'm selling a magic Elixir! It will make you live forever. If you would like some, it's only a thousand dollars a bottle. No refunds. Cash only. (You two will believe anything). Open your eyes. AxelFoleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04266181249454371778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-79432110487473837502013-06-07T16:17:04.366-04:002013-06-07T16:17:04.366-04:00jim robertson: deaf, dumb and blind.jim robertson: deaf, dumb and blind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-21824430803942692432013-06-07T15:49:07.221-04:002013-06-07T15:49:07.221-04:00Interesting article on themediareport.com about th...Interesting article on themediareport.com about the lying SNAP lawyer Marci Hamilton ("How Many Lies Can SNAP Lawyer Marci Hamilton Tell in One Minute?"). She was apparently firing off one lie after another at a public meeting. She was there to promote proposed "window" legislation in Pennsylvania, which would abolish decades of established law and lift the statute of limitations for abuse claims for a set period – a so-called "window" – so that contingency lawyers can bring 50-, 60-year, or even older abuse claims in order to bankrupt the Catholic Church.<br /><br />http://www.themediareport.com/2013/06/05/marci-hamilton/comment-page-1/#comment-6415<br /><br />Can you imagine anything more insane? Given the miscarriage of justice playing out in Philadelphia today based on the rambling, incoherent allegations of the above pictured liar, opening up the pandora's box for further travesties of justice by allowing more liars to come forward with fabrications that nobody can possibly investigate (not that the Philadelphia justice system seems to want to do that anyway) would reduce Philadelphia to even more of a laughing stock than it is today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-35767569237313808262013-06-07T11:28:32.602-04:002013-06-07T11:28:32.602-04:00Yet another case of false accusation against a pri...Yet another case of false accusation against a priest. In this case the woman, Eileen Culloty, lied that Father Liam O’Brien of Currow, Co. Kerry, Ireland had abused her. The woman wrote a letter to the Bishop of Kerry in which she made a series of untrue allegations against Fr Liam O'Brien.<br />She later repeated them to the gardai, HSE and the Personal Injury Advisory Board, and also disrupted a funeral mass where the priest was officiating.<br />Yesterday, she apologised in a letter read out in court and undertook never to repeat the false allegations. Robert Dore, solicitor for Fr O'Brien, who is now living in Killorglin, Kerry, said the priest had agreed not to pursue his action for damages for defamation against Ms Culloty.<br />I hope Billy Doe (you all know his real name) is not shown the same leniency. <br /><br />http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-says-sorry-to-priest-over-false-abuse-claim-29324279.html<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/woman-says-sorry-to-priest-over-false-abuse-claim-29324279.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-58058834980032967572013-06-07T11:17:43.585-04:002013-06-07T11:17:43.585-04:00Yes - he was subpoenaed.Yes - he was subpoenaed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-12573401183672893262013-06-07T10:46:44.545-04:002013-06-07T10:46:44.545-04:00But the jurors DID believe this guy. 12 of 'em...But the jurors DID believe this guy. 12 of 'em. different people from different walks of life all believed this guy. You Billy haters are in disconnect. jim robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021237370520134041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-84392846599496169272013-06-07T10:30:29.186-04:002013-06-07T10:30:29.186-04:00I know now how the jury decided this case, since t...I know now how the jury decided this case, since they couldn't pin down exactly which assault actually happened amongst the several versions offered by Billy Doe dating from 1-30-2009 thru the conclusion of the actual trial involving both Fr. Engelhardt and Bernard Shero, the prosecutor's office kindly brought in a dart board, put the various accusations up individually starting with the infamous 5 hour assault that must have lasted thru noonhour that particular day, and each juror got 3 darts, the story with the most total darts won in each of their cases. Why use common sense and the defense's testito decide their fate when a dart board is available, complements of the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and their crackerjack investigative team. Oh, forgot, they didn't significantly investigate the case until the grand jury indictments had already been handwritten by Asst. DA M.S. (no full names allowed, someone got offended a few days ago), rubberstamped by Judge "H" before she bailed from the court system. Bottom line, no one involved with the archdiocese of philadelphia esp these 2 defendants could have received a fair trial in the city of PhiladelphiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-32053709928286850052013-06-07T10:23:27.437-04:002013-06-07T10:23:27.437-04:00They usually give their full name when they're...They usually give their full name when they're sworn in. Don't know if he had a subpoena though.bigtrial.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188557653424544411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-88376119842634483662013-06-07T09:57:04.519-04:002013-06-07T09:57:04.519-04:00Trying to get the facts straight here, Ralph. If ...Trying to get the facts straight here, Ralph. If an adult gets a subpoena to go to court and they are called to testify, they do not have to give their name?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-50036886720451920912013-06-07T06:35:43.084-04:002013-06-07T06:35:43.084-04:00Anonymous does have a point; this individual did a...Anonymous does have a point; this individual did appear at the trial as a witness and did give his name on the stand.bigtrial.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188557653424544411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-1627984675121424632013-06-06T21:34:29.550-04:002013-06-06T21:34:29.550-04:00It is Prosecutor Seth who is losing the war but no...It is Prosecutor Seth who is losing the war but not even aware that he is losing. Once appellate court rules against the prosecution of Lynn and Avery, then Seth will start looking for a new job. What blue chip Philly law firm would want to hire someone who manufactured evidence to win dubious convictions against innocent priests?<br /><br />Even worse will it be when the convictions are overturned and Billy Doe has to hear it. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578737874188115992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-46538311714830052732013-06-06T18:05:39.004-04:002013-06-06T18:05:39.004-04:00It stinks when someone accuses you of something no...It stinks when someone accuses you of something not done. Welcome to our world anonymous 9.05amphils.of.readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725772693025927011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-62602178798280281062013-06-06T17:26:53.335-04:002013-06-06T17:26:53.335-04:00I am saddened that politics,greed and the advancem...I am saddened that politics,greed and the advancement of one's career are more important that a human being. There are people in all walks of life who do bad things. This doesn't mean that all in that group are guilty of wrongdoing. Politicians, policemen, lawyers, doctors, teachers as well as every person in any group can be accused AND guilty of anything but there are also those who are accused AND innocent!!!! A Catholic priest, a school teacher - can be accused AND be innocent. I'm not so sure how some in the DA's office who persevered to have these men brought to trial can sleep at night. I can only do what Fr. Engelhardt is doing and that is pray! I pray for the truth and for the people who know the truth to come forward. terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712431112310672532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-77108840901523693062013-06-06T12:23:28.026-04:002013-06-06T12:23:28.026-04:00Ralph: i don't see anything wrong with names,...Ralph: i don't see anything wrong with names, any names inadvertantly mentioned on this blog or any other blog were printed and reprinted in every local and national newspaper publication/rolling stone magazine and spoken on every radio station within a 1000 mile radius of the city of Philadelphia. The truth is the truth, these men were railroaded in the political interest of putting an archdiocesan official, namely Mgsr LYNN in prison for the offenses and neglect of this archdiocese from decades ago. everyone else in this scam is just "collateral damage", especially the Father Charles Engelhardt and Bernard Shero. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-26244528015660499582013-06-06T12:15:18.110-04:002013-06-06T12:15:18.110-04:00are you talking about the 5 hour long assault alle...are you talking about the 5 hour long assault allegation made by Billy doe in the sacristy after the 6:30 mass on a busy weekday during a school year, the sacristy with not 1, not 2, not 3 but 4 doors leading out of that 1 sacristy (and it held the only bathroom in the church at that point in time, oh forgot about the 2 sacristans/grown men who took care of the church, prepared the vestments & the host and wine for the masses EACH AND EVERY DAY.....or the shorter versions of multiple abuse events that the accuser ultimately chose to reduce down to a single accusation, which he testified about in court during the most recent trial. This of course, is in addition to the 3 different versions of the assaults involving the teacher. Everyone here is still calling him BILLY DOE so what's the problem? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com