Dutch bishops charged with destroying abuse evidence

December 20, 2010

A Dutch historian has charged that Catholic bishops destroyed documents that would have provided evidence of sexual abuse.

Eric Theloosen says that he reported the missing files to a commission investigating sex-abuse complaints, and received no answer. Church officials have denied his charges.

 

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Further information:

• Dutch bishops destroy child sex evidence (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)