Baltimore officials defend release of abusers' names.

KEELER, William H. (William Henry), 1931-2017; SEXUAL abuse victims; SEX crimes; PARISHES; PRIESTS

Reports that church officials have defended Cardinal William Keeler's decision to release the names of more than 50 priests accused of sexual abuse at the first of nine “listening sessions” to be held this month in Baltimore parishes. Priests' opposition to the release of names in newspapers and websites; False allegations and other issues involved in the accusations.