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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

  • On June 16, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously approved a special grand jury investigation into decades of reported sexual misconduct involving members of the Catholic clergy throughout the state.
  • The decision ended a years-long legal battle initiated by the Diocese of Camden, which previously won lower court rulings blocking the investigation and keeping it sealed.
  • The court found no basis to stop the state's inquiry into clergy sex abuse allegations and potential coverups despite the Diocese's claims that a grand jury would be unfair to living and deceased clergy members.
  • New Jersey’s top legal officials emphasized that the court’s decision allows the state to continue gathering evidence and underscores their dedication to supporting survivors, while attorney Greg Gianforcaro described the ruling as a major triumph for those affected by abuse.
  • The ruling allows New Jersey to investigate systemic abuse at five Catholic dioceses, with about 188 accused priests named, signaling continued legal scrutiny and potential accountability for the Church.
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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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