sctimes.com: Sexual abuse survivor Robert Ethen and his attorneys, Jeff Anderson and Mike Bryant, are calling for Bishop Donald Kettler to release the list of 26 priests in the St. Cloud diocese accused of sexual abuse.
At a news conference Thursday Anderson said a civil lawsuit filed this week in Stearns County District Court was an “invitation” for Kettler to “step up and simply do the right thing.”
Attorneys and survivor advocates often call for the release of lists of accused individuals to increase transparency and protect communities. Public disclosure of credible allegations can help additional survivors come forward and allow families and communities to make informed decisions about safety. Transparency is often viewed as an important step toward accountability and prevention of future abuse.