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The reporting of the arrest of a Catholic priest this week has shocked and angered many people. Here are a couple answers to questions I've been getting: Q: Why don't you name the other people involved in the sting? A: As a priest and prominent member of our community, many believe Father Campbell is held to a higher standard than the other people who were involved. He is the leader of a large, vibrant congregation. The diocese immediate response, with a news release and temporarily removing the priest from his duties, seem to reflect that. Q: He has not been formally charged. Why did you report his name? A: Our policy at KAKE News, as it always has been, is to report the names of individuals who have been arrested and jailed for newsworthy crimes. Arrest records are public records. If someone is being held for a prior warrant or probation violation, but police are holding them for suspicion of a new crime, we will not report their name until formal charges have been brought against them for that new crime. In this case, Father Campbell was arrested and jailed on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, public nudity, and remaining in a park after hours. Hopefully, this will answer a few of your questions. If you have any others, feel free to leave a comment below. |
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