944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new charges

The Massachusetts attorney general's report reveals a shocking number of 944 children sexually abused by over 270 Catholic clerics across three dioceses. Despite uncovering this extensive abuse, no new charges will be filed, highlighting systemic failures to hold perpetrators accountable. This raises serious questions about how church leaders exploited legal loopholes to protect the institution's reputation, casting a dark shadow on the facade of safety they presented to the public. The report underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms within the church to prevent future abuses and ensure justice for victims.