Deposition of Archbishop John Nienstedt to be Publicly Released Tomorrow
(St. Paul, MN) – At a news conference Tuesday attorneys Jeff Anderson and Mike Finnegan will:
- Release video clips and the deposition transcript of Archbishop John Nienstedt taken on April 2, 2014 as part of a civil lawsuit.
When
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM (CST)
Where
Law Office of Jeff Anderson & Associates
366 Jackson Street Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55101
Notes
All attendees will be provided with copies of the video testimony and deposition transcripts. Clips of the testimony and the transcript will be posted tomorrow morning on our website.
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Attorneys Jeff Anderson and Mike Finnegan held a press conference to announce the public release of video clips and the deposition transcript of Archbishop John Nienstedt, taken as part of a civil lawsuit involving clergy sexual abuse and alleged institutional cover-up. Copies of the deposition materials were provided to attendees, and the testimony was scheduled to be posted publicly online to increase access to the information and allow the public to review the archbishop’s sworn statements.
The press event focused on transparency and accountability, with attorneys stating that releasing deposition testimony is an important step in exposing how abuse allegations were handled by church leadership. By making the testimony public, they said survivors, the community, and the media would have the opportunity to review what church officials knew, how decisions were made, and whether appropriate action was taken to protect children. The release was presented as part of a broader effort to ensure disclosure, accountability, and institutional reform.