I don't believe that at all. Realize Scandal (in this sense) = Whistle Blowing and your thinking will fall into line. When Jesus said that whoever harms a child should be dropped into the ocean with a millstone around their neck, He did not further say "unless, of course, such an event would embarrass a bishop." The bishop MUST report such horrors and let the chips fall where they may. Otherwise, the bishop must be held morally and legally culpable. Your answer, unintentionally I'm sure, would justify the whole clergy abuse and cover-up scandal. Never again!