Former Archbishop Harry Flynn’s Testimony Released Today
(St. Paul, MN) – Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn’s sworn testimony, taken May 14, 2014, has been released publicly. Flynn’s deposition was taken in a civil lawsuit involving a man sexually abused in the 1970s by former priest Thomas Adamson.
The entire deposition transcript and video clips are available at http://www.andersonadvocates.com/Posts/News-or-Event/1830/Deposition-of-Archbishop-Harry-Flynn.aspx and on YouTube (AndersonAdvocates).
The release of testimony from church leaders or officials often provides important insight into how abuse allegations were handled and what leadership knew about misconduct. Sworn testimony and document releases can reveal internal policies, decision-making processes, and institutional response to abuse allegations. Public access to this information can help increase transparency and accountability.