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Catholic Church / Sex Abuse / Priests / Baltimore, MD, Shooting / Stokes, Johnson Interview #701928

CNN Evening News for Tuesday, May 14, 2002
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(Studio: Judy Woodruff) Report introduced.

(Baltimore: Jeanne Meserve) The shooting of Catholic priest Father Maurice Blackwell by abuse victim Dontee Stokes featured. [Baltimore police Regina AVERELLA - says Stokes alleges he was assaulted by Blackwell in 1993.] [Shooter's mother Tamara STOKES - says the church knew about the abuse.] [Archdiocese of Baltimore Cardinal William KEELER - says he is appalled by another act of violence; adds we cannot tolerate abusive behavior.] [Archdiocese of Baltimore Raymond KEMPISTY - speculates on the case.]

(Studio: Judy Woodruff) Report introduced.

(Baltimore: Connie Chung) Exclusive live interview held with Stokes' mother and Pastor Russell Johnson about the molestation and the shooting of Father Blackwell. [From Baltimore, mother Tamara STOKES - describes her son's reactions to the reporting about priest abuse and his request for an apology from Blackwell; suggests the charges against her son will be dropped; says the parishioners wanted Blackwell back so she confronted them about the abuse.] [Rev. Russell JOHNSON - recounts his exchange with Dontee, including his wish to confess his sins; states he accompanied Dontee to the police after the shooting.]

Reporter(s):
Chung, Connie;
Meserve, Jeanne;
Woodruff, Judy
Duration:
00:11:10

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