NH Bishop Branded a 'Pedophile Pimp' Gets Apology
Concord, N.H. (AP) - The Republican leader of the New Hampshire House has apologized to a Roman Catholic bishop he called a "pedophile pimp."
A spokesman for state Rep. D.J. Bettencourt says Thursday's private meeting with Bishop John McCormack went well and he's pleased. Spokesman Jim Rivers says Bettencourt isn't commenting on the discussion.
McCormack was an aide to Cardinal Bernard Law in Boston, where the Catholic sex abuse scandal began. He was in charge of investigating sexual misconduct allegations.
The Salem politician last week called the bishop a "pedophile pimp" who should've been led from the Statehouse in handcuffs after criticizing deep cuts to social services in the House budget.
Bettencourt wrote online McCormack had no business urging lawmakers to protect the vulnerable given his role in the clergy sex abuse scandal. He later said his comment was inappropriate.
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