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Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent

Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Judge Christopher E. McGraugh of the 22nd Judicial Court in St. Louis has granted a request to continue the case until March 26. The post Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent first appeared on OSV News.

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