Grand jury planned in priest sex abuse

Friday, April 12, 2002

NEW YORK -- Expressing concern about a possible cover-up by Long Island's Roman Catholic diocese, a district attorney Thursday announced he was convening a special grand jury to investigate allegations of sexual abuse by priests and how the allegations were handled by the church.

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