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RazzleSenior Contributor
If our legal system can't keep that POS cardinal in jail, what hope do the rest of us have.
Who on earth would come forward to Police and go through the court system now when justice will never be served anyway.
I've lost all faith in our justice system. Clearly the pedo's are in all reaches of society, the high court included.
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JacquesSenior Contributor
@BlueBay and @Razzle I was abused every day for a whole year by the same nun. No one believed me or helped me when I reached out 😢
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Oh @Jacques my heart aches for you. Pls take care. Xxoo
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Unknown userMember
Hey @Jacques I am so sorry to hear of this experience, that is absolutely not okay. We all are here to remind you what an incredibly strong and authentic person you are, thank you for sharing this with us, please know we're all here in unison with this, alongside you 
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IsabelleSenior Contributor
You're so right with this - it feels like another kick to the face. It hurts my heart, for others and myself that have not yet reported the abusers, for those who have reported and weren't taken seriously and for those who got let down by the system. I know, mine will all walk this Earth freely. It's sickening.
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@Razzle @Jacques @BlueBay @Isabelle @jay2 @Zoe7 this is a truly terrible time. I hope you know your experiences are heard and believed here and the community is sitting with you. We'll get through this together
Tortoiseshell
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Thanks @Former-Member ❤️
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Hey @Razzle I have been on a jury and it is incredibly hard to make a decision when all the facts are not presented or there are gaps in what is - but the question remains in this case ...how can we believe in our justice system where a jury verdict is overturned - that is now down to the prosecution case and the evidence they presented - guilty or not it certainly does not make it a fair system for victims to come forward.
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jay2Senior Contributor
Not over yet, he is not completely off the hook . He is going to have to face 10 civil cases. Hopefully the catholic church will get sued for zillions. jay2
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Ditto
I agree with everybody
I have no words about it ... for now.
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