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What survivors, advocates know about Mass. AG's inquiry into child sexual abuse at Catholic diocesesAlthough the results of the Massachusetts attorney general's inquiry into child sexual abuse at the Fall River, Springfield and Worcester dioceses have not been made public, an investigator told a survivor the AG's office focused on the church's response to allegations, rather than naming individual perpetrators.
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Investigations into Catholic dioceses changed laws in other states — and Mass. victims want the sameThe results of a Massachusetts attorney general's investigation into child sexual abuse at the Fall River, Springfield and Worcester dioceses have never been made public. The AG's office said it needs court approval to release the report. In other states, investigations like this have led to changes in the law and validation for survivors.
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We learn about upcoming opportunities to dance to the electronic sounds from across the globe and check in with Rep. Jim McGovern to address a lot of listener questions.
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Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss investigative reporting on alleged child sexual abuse at some western Mass. Catholic dioceses, the impacts of ongoing cutbacks at Baystate Health, updates in the west-east rail project and much more.
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