ABUSE PANEL NEARS FIRST RULING

The new, independent review panel charged with implementing the zero-tolerance policy against priests accused of sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Rockville Centre is getting ready to decide its first case.  However, the public may never know the outcome.  Bishop William Murphy said he is uncertain whether the panel's recommendations or his final decision on a case should be made public and added that he is waiting for the board's opinion on the issue.