The Latest on the Illinois attorney general's report on clergy abuse (all times local):6:45 p.m.A Minnesota attorney who represents victims of clergy sex abuse is applauding Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan for uncovering cases of Catholic clergy accused of sexually abusing children. Madigan reported Wednesday that her office has found accusations of abuse against 500 more clergy than Illinois' six dioceses have reported. Catholic dioceses in Illinois are defending their handling of clergy abuse. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan reported Wednesday that her investigation has found as many as 690 allegations of abuse by Catholic clergy. ———5:20 p.m.Catholic dioceses in Illinois are defending their handling of clergy abuse after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said their response has been woefully inadequate.

Source: ABC News December 19, 2018 23:26 UTC