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1. This case is a prime example of what happens when a national broadcaster goes beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior and defames somebody without a shred of evidence to promote their accusations.
   It seems that ordained priests within the Catholic Church have to suffer from a lower bar regarding proof of misconduct than other sectors of society as proposed by opinion makers within the Western media.
   There is nothing wrong with pursuing credible cases against people accused of sexual misconduct within the Church or other sectors in society as long as one has the necessary evidence to back up one's case.

   Posted By: Gerry McIvor

2. Justice can be elusive.
   In the heightened atmosphere of allegations against priests and Religious, particularly where the Catholic Church is involved, some miscarriages of justice, regrettably, can be expected.
   Where innocent people are defamed, they should sue.

   Posted By: R.M.

3. Unfortunately, not all are strong enough to do so, specially when a member of the church's legal counsel is the mouth piece.
   One woman I'm aware of is still reeling, or was when I spoke to her last.
   I hope she reads this comment to know it hasn't been forgotten.

   Posted By: L Newington

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