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John Doe AP v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis

Petition for certiorari denied on March 19, 2012
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
11-840 Mo. Ct. App. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2011

Issue: Whether the First Amendment shields religious organizations from accountability for negligence and negligent supervision and retention of their employees who sexually abuse children.

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