Mary Jo White's 200-page report on allegations against Albany Roman Catholic Bishop Howard Hubbard comes down to three words: No credible evidence. The bishop's accusers, and those who harbored doubts about his rectitude, must now reconcile their misgivings with Ms. White's impressive examination of what was alleged, what was rumored, and what the facts show. Her thoroughness and credibility could have been improved only with the cooperation of John Aretakis, the attorney who arranged for two of the bishop's accusers to air their charges. Absent compelling new evidence, it is Mr. Aretakis' credibility that is now in question.
Ms. White's efforts were not …
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