[driftdiver]

Not all that unusual for pastors of smaller churches without training or policies to handle this. They panic. Doesn’t mean that he had anything to do with the attack.

[sarasmom]

No, it doesn't mean he had anything to do with the actual attack.

What it does mean, is that he fully intended to cover it up.
It's called something like an accessory after the crime.

I don't accept any excuses for that. Nor should anyone.From anyone.