Mahony Wins Delay of Priest Files’ Release

The state Court of Appeal on Thursday gave Cardinal Roger M. Mahony at least 30 days to persuade higher courts to stall the court-ordered disclosure of internal files on two priests accused of molestation.

The court denied a request by Mahony’s lawyers for more time to try to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn state court rulings demanding that the files be turned over to investigating authorities.

A Los Angeles County grand jury subpoenaed the documents three years ago.

Mahony’s legal team has lost at every level.