Source Documents
All factual claims on this site are derived from publicly available documents and credible news reporting. This archive provides direct access to our primary sources.
Vatican Documents(1)
Report on the Holy See's Institutional Knowledge and Decision-Making Related to Former Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick
November 10, 2020 • Vatican Secretariat of State
Official Vatican investigation documenting decades of abuse by Theodore McCarrick and institutional knowledge of his conduct. Page 245 contains Archbishop Myers' memo opposing McCarrick's apartment at Seton Hall due to abuse concerns.
Court Documents(2)
Gibbons Report (Sealed)
2020 • Gibbons P.C. investigation
Sealed investigation report commissioned by Seton Hall's Special Task Force. According to sources, documents Cardinal Tobin's cooperation issues and the 'dirty dozen' enablers. Referenced in public court filings but remains under protective order.
Latham Report (Sealed)
Unknown • Latham & Watkins investigation
Sealed investigation report. According to public references, contains evidence of institutional knowledge and concealment. Remains under court seal.
News Documents(4)
He Knew of Sex Abuse Allegations on Campus. Now He's University President.
December 21, 2024 • Politico
Investigation by Politico documenting Reilly's knowledge of abuse allegations and his elevation to university president despite Task Force findings. Includes the two letters to Reilly and Kevin Flood's resignation letter citing the logbook erasure.
Cardinal McCarrick Accused of Sexual Abuse
July 16, 2018 • The New York Times
Laurie Goodstein and Sharon Otterman's investigation that broke the McCarrick scandal, exposing decades of abuse and institutional protection.
Seton Hall President Cleared of Sexual Harassment Allegations
July 11, 2024 • The New York Times
Chris Maag's article about the Perry Law Report that failed to critically examine contradictions between the report's conclusion and its own admissions of corroborated complaints.
Supreme Court Overturns Bridgegate Convictions
May 7, 2020 • Politico
Coverage of the unanimous Supreme Court decision in Kelly v. United States overturning Bridgegate convictions. Kevin Marino represented Bill Stepien in the scandal.
Reports Documents(1)
Perry Law Report: Investigation of Sexual Harassment Allegations
July 2, 2024 • Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Perry Law
Investigation commissioned by Seton Hall concluding 'no evidence' of sexual harassment despite admitting Kevin Flood corroboration, multiple Capadona complaints, McMonagle complaints, and Kelli Nyre Title IX filings. Third firm hired after Dechert and another firm.
University Documents(5)
Seton Hall Policy Against Sexual Misconduct (Section IV.D)
Current Policy • Seton Hall University
University policy containing vague 'Cooperation' clause: 'All members of the University community have an obligation to cooperate in achieving the University's goal of an environment free of sexual harassment...' This clause was selectively enforced to threaten subordinates with termination while protecting Cardinal Tobin.
Seton Hall Title IX Grievance Procedure
Current Policy • Seton Hall University
University policy explicitly stating: 'Witnesses cannot be compelled to participate in the live hearing and have the right not to participate in the hearing free from retaliation.' Contradicts the enforcement of the 'Cooperation' clause. This contradiction created a legal gray area that was exploited selectively.
Letter to Joseph Reilly: Notice of Special Task Force Hearing
November 25, 2019 • Seton Hall Special Task Force
First letter to Reilly documenting findings that he was aware of sexual harassment allegations involving ICS seminarians in summer/fall 2012 but did NOT report to SHU officials, violating Title IX. Recommended removal as Rector and from Boards. Deadline: December 6, 2019, 3:00 PM.
Letter to Joseph Reilly: Supplemental Notice
February 18, 2020 • Seton Hall Special Task Force
Second letter acknowledging Reilly's cooperation with Gibbons interview on January 21, 2020, regarding 2014 events at St. Andrew's Hall. Despite findings, Reilly was never removed and became SHU President in 2024.
Kevin Marino Editorial: Response to Allegations
February 16, 2024 • The Setonian
Marino's preemptive attack on President Nyre published in the student newspaper five months before the Perry Law Report. Demonstrates strategy to control narrative before investigation concluded.
Note on Sealed Documents
Several key documents (Gibbons Report, Latham Report) remain under court seal as of the November 12, 2025 court order. Where we reference these documents, we cite to publicly available sources that discuss their contents, including court filings, news reporting, and statements by parties with knowledge of the sealed materials.
The vault containing these documents is scheduled to open on a date yet to be determined. When unsealed, these documents will provide definitive evidence of institutional knowledge and decision-making regarding clergy abuse at Seton Hall University.