NOLA bankruptcy judge says accused clerics can't be paid. Is order 'credible?'

A federal bankruptcy judge ordered the Archdiocese of New Orleans to stop stipend payments to priests accused of sexual abuse, but not listed on the archdiocesan “credibly accused clergy” roster.

A federal bankruptcy judge ordered the Archdiocese of New Orleans to stop stipend payments to priests accused of sexual abuse, but not listed on the archdiocesan “credibly accused clergy” roster.

While it is not clear whether the New Orleans archdiocese will push back on the court’s decision, the order raises significant questions related to the First Am…