Appeals court limits disclosure of Seton Hall clergy sex abuse report

A federal appeals court has decided that most parts of a report detailing sexual abuse by clergy at Seton Hall University will remain confidential, citing attorney-client privilege. This ruling protects sensitive information but raises questions about transparency and accountability in addressing institutional misconduct. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of how religious institutions handle allegations of sexual abuse, highlighting the tension between legal protections and the public's right to know about serious misconduct within influential organizations.