Legal

The legal landscape in Minnesota is constantly evolving. This section highlights important court cases, legislative updates, and consumer protection laws that shape the rights of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents. Stay informed about legal trends that impact your safety, finances, and justice.

Church Reporting To The Police

Interesting in the last week we had two Priests removed as the result of claims by survivors of sexual abuse and different methods taken by those in authority: Rev. Thomas Andert was removed as Prior at St. John’s Abbey. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick was removed as …

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Aug 2015

Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick Removed from Roseville Parishes (update)

Thursday , Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick was removed as pastor at Corpus Christi parish and St. Rose of Lima parish and school , according to a statement from Archbishop Bernard Hebda the Archdioceses has received : a credible allegation that the Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, pastor at Corpus…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Aug 2015

Interesting Information From Survivors Concerning Father Robert M. Thurner

The most rewarding thing about the Child Victims Act results is to see the opportunity it has given survivors to come forward and find justice. Recently on The BS SHOW , Bob Rich was interviewed and discussed his background of abuse. His path has taken…

By Mike Bryant

/ 9 Aug 2015

Bankruptcy Judge Affirms The August 3rd Deadline for Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

In a hearing yesterday, the Federal Judge in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis bankruptcy case reaffirmed his April decision to move up the deadline to Aug. 3 for survivors with claims. The survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the rest of the other…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Jul 2015

Deadline for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in Monday

Survivors of sexual abuse have until August 3, 2015 to seek justice against their attackers. That is this coming Monday. The Window that has been limited due to bankruptcy by the diocese is part of a federal court order. Anyone who was sexually abused by an…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 Jul 2015

This is the Final Week for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Because of the bankruptcy by the Archdiocese there is only until August 3rd to make Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. There have been 4 releases of names since the passage of the Minnesota Child Victims. The following names were released May…

By Mike Bryant

/ 29 Jul 2015

Less than a Week for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

It is 6 days until August 3rd. That is the deadline for making Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The time has been limed as a result to the bankruptcy of the Archdioceses. • You must file a claim by August 3rd.…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Jul 2015

One Week Left for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

August 3rd is one week from today. That is the time that remains to for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. It is clear that there are a lot of survivors out there that don’t want to come forward. Here are some…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Jul 2015

Deadline for Claims Against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, is August 3rd

There is just over a week remaining for claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. You must act by August 3rd. The deadline is shorter than the rest of the state because of the bankruptcy of the Archdiocese. If you or a loved…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Jul 2015

Ask Nienstedt About New Ulm

Yesturday , I wrote about the latest story in the Nienstedt case. I asked : What is unique? Today let’s look at what he said in the article: The former archbishop said he’d like his legacy to be the archdiocese’s strengthened child protection protocols developed…

By Mike Bryant

/ 20 Jul 2015

What is the “Unique Situation” about the Nienstedt Case?

There is a longer story today in the Minneapolis Tribune about what is the latest in the Nienstedt Case. Looking at it, there clearly is a lot of issues up in the air. What struck me was the end of the article: What the archdiocese…

By Mike Bryant

/ 19 Jul 2015

St. Cloud Diocese Plan Listening Sessions

Yesterday the St. Cloud Diocese announced that : Bishop Donald Kettler of the Diocese of St. Cloud will have a series of listening sessions in August following allegations of sexual abuse committed by three priests of the diocese. The abusers at issue are Father…

By Mike Bryant

/ 18 Jul 2015