CNN is highest-ranking Catholic official sentenced during sex abuse scandal . Shawn Ratigan failed to immediately report a priest involved in child pornography . The priest , Robert Finn , pleaded guilty in two years . Joseph , there will be no hesitation to report it immediately to the proper authorities , '' Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in a written statement . Trial by judge protected the children from having their names disclosed .
CNN is highest-ranking Catholic official sentenced during sex abuse scandal . Shawn Ratigan failed to immediately report a priest involved in child pornography . The priest , Robert Finn , pleaded guilty in two years . Trial by judge protected the children from having their names disclosed .