Judge Who Presided Over Sandusky Trial To Sort Out Redactions In Clergy Abuse Report
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The judge who presided over Jerry Sandusky's child molestation trial will help figure out what can be made public in a grand jury's report into child sexual abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses.
The state Supreme Court on Monday has named McKean County Judge John Cleland to serve as special master.
The court has ordered the release of the report, but says names and other identifying information will have to be blacked out regarding priests and others who are challenging the report's accuracy and fairness as it pertains to them.
If there aren't any disputes about the redactions, the report will be made public Aug. 8.
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The report focuses on allegations of child sexual abuse, and the Supreme Court says it identifies more than 300 "predator priests."
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