It’s a civil case against the diocese. So if the priest pleaded the fifth the jury could still award whatever damages are being asked for from the diocese, right?
Not saying that this case isn’t legit as far as the particulars, but I don’t understand is why no one has ever tried this before. I don’t see any way that the Church can ever defend themselves in court over something that allegedly happened under the seal of confession. They can’t even confirm they heard a particular confession. Why haven’t they been sued into oblivion long ago?
Freegards
Ransomed to ravenwolf
It’s a civil case against the diocese. So if the priest pleaded the fifth the jury could still award whatever damages are being asked for from the diocese, right?