In October of 2013, MPR News Reporters began an investigation into Clergy sex abuse in the Twin Cities Archdiocese. MPR's reporting on the subject extends decades back in time and these stories helped inform the current investigation.
December 10, 1992 - Final arguments, James Porter trial in Minneapolis; MPR News Feature
December 11, 1992 - Porter guilty; MPR News Feature
December 11, 1992 - Eric Ayer, Porter jury forman speaks; MPR News Feature
December 11, 1992 - Porter still guilty; MPR News Feature
December 12, 1992 - Porter guilty; MPR News Feature
December 31, 1992 - Porter; attorneys charge prosecution misconduct; MPR News Feature
January 8, 1993 - James Porter denied new trial; MPR News Feature
January 8, 1993 - James Porter no new trial; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter sentenced today; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter update, Leonard Lee live from Stillwater court; MPR News Feature