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id: e65208f1aa
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 06:02 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 06:02 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Federal trial begins over Nashville Diocese's liability in abuse claim

A federal trial has begun on whether the Catholic Diocese of Nashville is liable for alleged abuse of an altar boy by former priest Walter Emala.

Section: [Public Safety](/nashville/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Catholic Diocese of Nashville](/nashville/wiki/catholic-diocese-of-nashville.md), [Walter Emala](/nashville/wiki/walter-emala.md)

## Coverage

- [Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/11/10/nashville-diocese-priest-abuse-trial/), 2026-11-10 06:02 CST: Diocese of Nashville Faces Allegations of Negligence in 1960s Sexual Abuse

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