LA archdiocese seeks to delay or move abuse trials LOS ANGELES (AP) — Citing the inability to obtain a fair and impartial jury in its backyard, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has requested to delay upcoming sex abuse trials or move them out of Los Angeles. The request came after the archdiocese announced this week that it would pay nearly $10 million to settle four cases alleging abuse by now-defrocked priest, Michael Baker, who told Cardinal Roger Mahony three decades ago he had molested children. After the settlement announcement, church lawyers asked a judge to relocate ... Read More