Well, the Institution, created by Jesus when he handed Peter the Keys to the Kingdom, blueprints for Saint Peters and Patterns for the Vestments, must protect its own.  All institutions do this.  The management will protect the managers.  As laity, we cannot question these actions, as they are obviously done with the blessing of the Infallible Magisterium.  This is what Jesus intended when he died on the cross, isn't it?