It is not that I believe sex abuse cases should preferentially be prosecuted in civil courts. I prefer that criminal charges be brought whenever possible where the perpetrator is alive, to get them off of the street and advertise their name widely. It is just that I do not begrudge victims their right to compensation in civil court.

For what it is worth, Buster, I am aware of a couple of fraudulent "me too's" in a civil case involving more than a hundred victims of one priest. I do believe, however, on the reports of others, that such fraud is minimal. The possibility of fraud is not reason to malign legitimate victims, say I. 

You last sentence concerns me Buster--on the basis of any evidence you like, do you believe the Church is guilty of gross negligence; especially since the broad nature of sex abuse of minors become widely known?