The Great Unholy Cover-Up: How Many Priests Did the Boston Globe REALLY Bust?
The year is 2002. Britney Spears is rocking the airwaves with "...Baby One More Time," low-rise jeans are clinging desperately to everyone's hips, and the Boston Globe's Spotlight team is about to unleash a scandal that would make even a telenovela blush. Yes, we're talking about the clergy abuse scandal that shook the Catholic Church to its core.
But how many priests were we talking about here? Here's the lowdown, with a sprinkle of investigative journalism humor (because hey, gotta lighten the mood, right?):
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The Smoking Priests
The Boston Globe investigation, led by a team of reporters with the tenacity of a terrier with a bone, uncovered a systemic pattern of abuse by priests within the Archdiocese of Boston. Now, buckle up, because this number is enough to make your holy water turn lukewarm: over 250 priests were accused of sexual abuse.
Note: Skipping ahead? Don’t miss the middle sections.
Wait, there's more! The number gets even wilder when you consider that the Globe left out some names due to various reasons (deceased priests, inactive ministers, etc.). So, the actual number could be even higher. Shhh, it's a secret investigation within an investigation!
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From Spotlight to Sunburn: The Fallout
The Globe's expos� was a bombshell. Victims came forward in droves, lawsuits piled up faster than you can say "habeas corpus," and criminal charges were filed against several priests. The Catholic Church went into full damage control mode, and let's just say their PR team wasn't exactly winning any awards.
Tip: Context builds as you keep reading.
Frequently Asked Questions (Because We Know You're Curious)
- How to become an investigative journalist? Curiosity, a nose for a story, and the ability to dig deeper than a squirrel burying acorns are a good start. Also, a healthy dose of skepticism wouldn't hurt.
- How to deal with a scandal? Transparency is key! Otherwise, you might end up looking like the priests in this story – not a good look.
- How to help victims of abuse? There are many organizations that provide support and resources. Reach out and show your compassion.
- How to avoid a scandal in the first place? Honesty and accountability are your best friends.
- How to move forward from a scandal? It takes time and effort, but healing and reform are possible.
The Boston Globe expos� may not have been sunshine and rainbows, but it did shine a light on a dark secret. And that, my friends, is what investigative journalism is all about.
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