Court cites clergy-penitent privilege in dismissing child sex abuse lawsuit against Mormon church
Read full article: Court cites clergy-penitent privilege in dismissing child sex abuse lawsuit against Mormon churchAn Arizona Superior Court judge has dismissed a high-profile child sexual abuse lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ruling that church officials who knew that a church member was sexually abusing his daughter had no duty to report the abuse to police or social service agencies because the information was received during a spiritual confession.
Judge limits privilege defense in AZ Mormon sex abuse case
Read full article: Judge limits privilege defense in AZ Mormon sex abuse caseAn Arizona judge has ruled that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may not use the state's “clergy-penitent privilege” to refuse to answer questions or turn over documents in a child sex-abuse case.
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand
Read full article: Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in handThe Philadelphia Eagles have placed defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and tight end Dallas Goedert along with 10 others on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday ahead of Saturday’s regular- season finale against Dallas.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Read full article: Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surgeOthers are planning a hybrid approach, with youngsters alternating between in-person classes and online instruction. Adamus lives near North Paulding High School, where the principal sent a letter over the weekend announcing a football player tested positive for the coronavirus after attending practice. In Indiana, where schools reopened last week, a student at Greenfield-Central Junior High tested positive on the first day back to class. Other Paulding County parents were eager for in-person classes. School officials have said they hope to begin in-person classes after Labor Day.