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Can’t a lawyer take his client out to dinner to discuss the case? Haven’t you ever heard of the two-martini lunch?”
“Yes, but this is dinner,” she corrected.
“It’s the same thing. I looked it up in my Etiquette and Tax Deductions
for Lawyers handbook . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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But why? Who would do such a thing?” Jennifer puzzled, astonished.
“I’m not sure yet who they are or exactly what their function is. My sense is they minimize the impact of these kinds of events and limit damage to the church,” Rothenberg surmised.
“You have got to be kidding!
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Zachary notified the local newspapers and all pertinent radio and television stations. He called a press conference at the home of his client, Jennifer Tracey, to announce the filing of a major multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a major religious institution. The dye had been cast. A long, tough road lay ahead. For Zachary, Jennifer, Kenny, and Jake, there was no turning back.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
She’ll be angry,” Kenny argued. “She’ll be mad at me for not protecting Jake. That’s my job.”
Tough job for someone so young . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
"Thanks very much, Zack, and God bless you.” He hung up. God bless? That ship has sailed.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
She was right to be angry. He did violate every condition she placed on the resolution of the case. He never thought she was serious. But she was, and his blunder was going to cost him the case of a lifetime. I can do this her way! If she wants the case to be public, then public it shall be! If she wants to turn down $1.1 million, I'll get her $2 million—whatever she wants! I have to convince her!
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Something happened here. I know it, and so do you. I will find out what, when, and to whom. Apparently, I'll have to find out the hard way, but I'll find out . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
. . . this predator used his position in furtherance of his crimes and disguised his depravity as a religious ritual. This man will soon reside in an Ohio prison, where he belongs. He is not only guilty of serious crimes against children. He is guilty of a serious betrayal of faith.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
These were children. Gerry was their priest. Who could disagree that these children were not justified in trusting their priest? Nobody!
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Are we interrupting your late-morning nap, Mr. Blake?” District Court Judge Emma Pearl inquired, with a harsh tone and an insistent expression.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
We seek compensation, true, but we also seek to prevent future abhorrent conduct by this or any other priest. We seek to punish a vicious predator of children and the religious institution that stands idly by and watches while a whole generation of God’s precious children are physically and psychologically raped of their childhood, their faith, and their trust in role models. This is about a hierarchy whose solution to the problem is to send the offending priest packing, quietly pay off victims, and actively cover up crimes. The cover-up is responsible for a vicious cycle of crime upon crime. This lawsuit says we will not go quietly like those who came before us. The vicious cycle stops here and now.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
No, justice, simple justice. We tend to forget we went to law school to pursue justice for our clients. We get so caught up in the game of the law, we forget the purpose.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Let me get this straight,” countered Zack. “You’re telling me there is some secret fellow in the church whose job it is to deal with molestation cases when they occur?
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Focus, Blake! Everything will fall into place. What would I have if I lost this case? I'd have nothing, no one—same as before.
From Betrayal of Faith
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I now believe successful criminal and civil outcomes in these cases, prison for Gerry, and a large damages award for the boys, would clarify these issues and assuage their guilt feelings. A guilty verdict in the criminal case and a large civil verdict or settlement would be double vindication for the boys.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Even the receptionist was new, a pretty, young, buxom blonde named Eden, according to her nameplate. Micah must have handpicked her from the Garden.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
We wait. This man has skills. You don’t build a multi-million-dollar practice by being an idiot. The fact he’s had some hard times does not mean we should underestimate him . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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Rothenberg was dumbfounded, shocked speechless. He was retained to provide treatment in a fourth-degree fondling case. This was far worse. This is a first-degree case. These boys were raped! The floodgates opened—details were pouring out now.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Sleeping with children is not within the scope of a priest’s employment.”
“But an unsuspecting kid doesn’t know that. He trusts the priest to tell him what God likes or doesn’t like, isn’t that true? This is textbook apparent authority . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
You’re right, Jen, of course,” she capitulated. “I’m sorry. You’re going through hell, and I’m pontificating instead of being compassionate,” Lynne admitted.
“Pontificating? Interesting choice of words for a nonbeliever,” Jennifer chuckled.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Because for her, money isn’t the issue. This is about revenge, payback, even worse, justice.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
What tenacity! What spirit! I feel so alive in her presence. I can conquer the world with her by my side. If she'd let him, he'd violate his rule about becoming involved with a client . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
But, is this right for my family? The plan was centered on publicity. Would the boys have to testify? Newspaper reporters would hound them. What would things be like at school? Kids could be so cruel. Would the boys be subjected to cruel jokes about sexual desires and preferences? Was her imagination carrying her away, or were these realistic fears?
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
Can’t a lawyer take his client out to dinner to discuss the case? Haven’t you ever heard of the two-martini lunch?”
“Yes, but this is dinner,” she corrected.
“It’s the same thing. I looked it up in my Etiquette and Tax Deductions
for Lawyers handbook . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
But why? Who would do such a thing?” Jennifer puzzled, astonished.
“I’m not sure yet who they are or exactly what their function is. My sense is they minimize the impact of these kinds of events and limit damage to the church,” Rothenberg surmised.
“You have got to be kidding!
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Zachary notified the local newspapers and all pertinent radio and television stations. He called a press conference at the home of his client, Jennifer Tracey, to announce the filing of a major multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a major religious institution. The dye had been cast. A long, tough road lay ahead. For Zachary, Jennifer, Kenny, and Jake, there was no turning back.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
She’ll be angry,” Kenny argued. “She’ll be mad at me for not protecting Jake. That’s my job.”
Tough job for someone so young . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
"Thanks very much, Zack, and God bless you.” He hung up. God bless? That ship has sailed.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
She was right to be angry. He did violate every condition she placed on the resolution of the case. He never thought she was serious. But she was, and his blunder was going to cost him the case of a lifetime. I can do this her way! If she wants the case to be public, then public it shall be! If she wants to turn down $1.1 million, I'll get her $2 million—whatever she wants! I have to convince her!
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Something happened here. I know it, and so do you. I will find out what, when, and to whom. Apparently, I'll have to find out the hard way, but I'll find out . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
. . . this predator used his position in furtherance of his crimes and disguised his depravity as a religious ritual. This man will soon reside in an Ohio prison, where he belongs. He is not only guilty of serious crimes against children. He is guilty of a serious betrayal of faith.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
These were children. Gerry was their priest. Who could disagree that these children were not justified in trusting their priest? Nobody!
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Are we interrupting your late-morning nap, Mr. Blake?” District Court Judge Emma Pearl inquired, with a harsh tone and an insistent expression.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
We seek compensation, true, but we also seek to prevent future abhorrent conduct by this or any other priest. We seek to punish a vicious predator of children and the religious institution that stands idly by and watches while a whole generation of God’s precious children are physically and psychologically raped of their childhood, their faith, and their trust in role models. This is about a hierarchy whose solution to the problem is to send the offending priest packing, quietly pay off victims, and actively cover up crimes. The cover-up is responsible for a vicious cycle of crime upon crime. This lawsuit says we will not go quietly like those who came before us. The vicious cycle stops here and now.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
No, justice, simple justice. We tend to forget we went to law school to pursue justice for our clients. We get so caught up in the game of the law, we forget the purpose.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Let me get this straight,” countered Zack. “You’re telling me there is some secret fellow in the church whose job it is to deal with molestation cases when they occur?
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Focus, Blake! Everything will fall into place. What would I have if I lost this case? I'd have nothing, no one—same as before.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
I now believe successful criminal and civil outcomes in these cases, prison for Gerry, and a large damages award for the boys, would clarify these issues and assuage their guilt feelings. A guilty verdict in the criminal case and a large civil verdict or settlement would be double vindication for the boys.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Even the receptionist was new, a pretty, young, buxom blonde named Eden, according to her nameplate. Micah must have handpicked her from the Garden.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
We wait. This man has skills. You don’t build a multi-million-dollar practice by being an idiot. The fact he’s had some hard times does not mean we should underestimate him . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Rothenberg was dumbfounded, shocked speechless. He was retained to provide treatment in a fourth-degree fondling case. This was far worse. This is a first-degree case. These boys were raped! The floodgates opened—details were pouring out now.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Sleeping with children is not within the scope of a priest’s employment.”
“But an unsuspecting kid doesn’t know that. He trusts the priest to tell him what God likes or doesn’t like, isn’t that true? This is textbook apparent authority . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
You’re right, Jen, of course,” she capitulated. “I’m sorry. You’re going through hell, and I’m pontificating instead of being compassionate,” Lynne admitted.
“Pontificating? Interesting choice of words for a nonbeliever,” Jennifer chuckled.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Because for her, money isn’t the issue. This is about revenge, payback, even worse, justice.
From Betrayal of Faith
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Topic: Religion
What tenacity! What spirit! I feel so alive in her presence. I can conquer the world with her by my side. If she'd let him, he'd violate his rule about becoming involved with a client . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
But, is this right for my family? The plan was centered on publicity. Would the boys have to testify? Newspaper reporters would hound them. What would things be like at school? Kids could be so cruel. Would the boys be subjected to cruel jokes about sexual desires and preferences? Was her imagination carrying her away, or were these realistic fears?
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Can’t a lawyer take his client out to dinner to discuss the case? Haven’t you ever heard of the two-martini lunch?”
“Yes, but this is dinner,” she corrected.
“It’s the same thing. I looked it up in my Etiquette and Tax Deductions
for Lawyers handbook . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
But why? Who would do such a thing?” Jennifer puzzled, astonished.
“I’m not sure yet who they are or exactly what their function is. My sense is they minimize the impact of these kinds of events and limit damage to the church,” Rothenberg surmised.
“You have got to be kidding!
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Zachary notified the local newspapers and all pertinent radio and television stations. He called a press conference at the home of his client, Jennifer Tracey, to announce the filing of a major multimillion-dollar lawsuit against a major religious institution. The dye had been cast. A long, tough road lay ahead. For Zachary, Jennifer, Kenny, and Jake, there was no turning back.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
She’ll be angry,” Kenny argued. “She’ll be mad at me for not protecting Jake. That’s my job.”
Tough job for someone so young . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
"Thanks very much, Zack, and God bless you.” He hung up. God bless? That ship has sailed.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
She was right to be angry. He did violate every condition she placed on the resolution of the case. He never thought she was serious. But she was, and his blunder was going to cost him the case of a lifetime. I can do this her way! If she wants the case to be public, then public it shall be! If she wants to turn down $1.1 million, I'll get her $2 million—whatever she wants! I have to convince her!
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Something happened here. I know it, and so do you. I will find out what, when, and to whom. Apparently, I'll have to find out the hard way, but I'll find out . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
. . . this predator used his position in furtherance of his crimes and disguised his depravity as a religious ritual. This man will soon reside in an Ohio prison, where he belongs. He is not only guilty of serious crimes against children. He is guilty of a serious betrayal of faith.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
These were children. Gerry was their priest. Who could disagree that these children were not justified in trusting their priest? Nobody!
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Are we interrupting your late-morning nap, Mr. Blake?” District Court Judge Emma Pearl inquired, with a harsh tone and an insistent expression.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
We seek compensation, true, but we also seek to prevent future abhorrent conduct by this or any other priest. We seek to punish a vicious predator of children and the religious institution that stands idly by and watches while a whole generation of God’s precious children are physically and psychologically raped of their childhood, their faith, and their trust in role models. This is about a hierarchy whose solution to the problem is to send the offending priest packing, quietly pay off victims, and actively cover up crimes. The cover-up is responsible for a vicious cycle of crime upon crime. This lawsuit says we will not go quietly like those who came before us. The vicious cycle stops here and now.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
No, justice, simple justice. We tend to forget we went to law school to pursue justice for our clients. We get so caught up in the game of the law, we forget the purpose.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Let me get this straight,” countered Zack. “You’re telling me there is some secret fellow in the church whose job it is to deal with molestation cases when they occur?
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Focus, Blake! Everything will fall into place. What would I have if I lost this case? I'd have nothing, no one—same as before.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
I now believe successful criminal and civil outcomes in these cases, prison for Gerry, and a large damages award for the boys, would clarify these issues and assuage their guilt feelings. A guilty verdict in the criminal case and a large civil verdict or settlement would be double vindication for the boys.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Even the receptionist was new, a pretty, young, buxom blonde named Eden, according to her nameplate. Micah must have handpicked her from the Garden.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
We wait. This man has skills. You don’t build a multi-million-dollar practice by being an idiot. The fact he’s had some hard times does not mean we should underestimate him . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Rothenberg was dumbfounded, shocked speechless. He was retained to provide treatment in a fourth-degree fondling case. This was far worse. This is a first-degree case. These boys were raped! The floodgates opened—details were pouring out now.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Sleeping with children is not within the scope of a priest’s employment.”
“But an unsuspecting kid doesn’t know that. He trusts the priest to tell him what God likes or doesn’t like, isn’t that true? This is textbook apparent authority . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
You’re right, Jen, of course,” she capitulated. “I’m sorry. You’re going through hell, and I’m pontificating instead of being compassionate,” Lynne admitted.
“Pontificating? Interesting choice of words for a nonbeliever,” Jennifer chuckled.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
Because for her, money isn’t the issue. This is about revenge, payback, even worse, justice.
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
What tenacity! What spirit! I feel so alive in her presence. I can conquer the world with her by my side. If she'd let him, he'd violate his rule about becoming involved with a client . . .
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion
But, is this right for my family? The plan was centered on publicity. Would the boys have to testify? Newspaper reporters would hound them. What would things be like at school? Kids could be so cruel. Would the boys be subjected to cruel jokes about sexual desires and preferences? Was her imagination carrying her away, or were these realistic fears?
From Betrayal of Faith
NOT YET RATING ▼
Topic: Religion