Institutional transparency is tough to enforce in any situation, let alone when it comes to allegations of sexual abuse. Los Angeles is only the most recent backdrop for a battle that’s been fought in courtrooms nationwide to get secret Church paperwork released.
Omar Shamout
Omar Shamout is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. In addition to Religion Dispatches, he has contributed to the LA Times, KCET and Southern California Public Radio.
