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Sex crimes and the Vatican 9/29/06 "A secret document which sets out a procedure for dealing with child sex abuse scandals within the Catholic Church is examined by Panorama. Crimen Sollicitationis was enforced for 20 years by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger before he became the Pope. It instructs bishops on how to deal with allegations of child abuse against priests and has been seen by few outsiders. Critics say the document has been used to evade prosecution for sex crimes." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/panorama/5389684.stm
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Sexual crimes and child sexual abuse are among the most devastating of crimes. Through their criminal acts, sex crime and child sexual abuse offenders can inflict severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma on their victims. The effects can be long-lasting; the healing process can be an arduous one.
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Title 18 USC 2422 addresses some child sex crimes. It is unlawful to use the mail in interstate commerce to persuade or attempt to persuade a child under 18 to engage in prostitution or sexual activity. This includes the internet. Potential prison sentence is 5 years to 30 years.
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Police say the home and martial arts center on North Front Street, Milton was the scene of repeated sexual crimes. Officers say a man came forward, accusing Densberger of raping him from the time he was a child into adulthood.
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