Pursuing Criminal Liability for the Church and Its Decision Makers for Their Role in Priest Sexual Abuse

Laura Russell

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Pursuing Criminal Liability for the Church and Its Decision Makers for Their Role in Priest Sexual Abuse

Author: Laura Russell (Washington University School of Law)

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Keywords: Clergy -- Sexual behavior, Criminal liability, Religious institutions, Civil RICO actions, Child sexual abuse, Juristic persons criminal liability, Priests, Religious organizations, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

How to Cite: Russell, L. (2003) “Pursuing Criminal Liability for the Church and Its Decision Makers for Their Role in Priest Sexual Abuse”, Washington University Law Review. 81(3).