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Right, the purported email (that we, AFAIK, have only seen the plain text of), is said to have been sent from the Martinique Chancery. Since you and all other concerned trads that I have communicated with have refused to answer my questions, I will have to assume:

A) There has been no public statement given from Martinique Church authorities regarding Moran

B) You, and any others that I have posed the question to, have not even attempted to confirm the authenticity of the information contained in the text of the email by contacting Martinique Church authorities

C) You, and any others that I have posed the question to, do not even know anyone who has attempted to confirm the authenticity of the information contained in the text of the email by contacting Martinique Church authorities

D) You and the others I have asked have not, and do not even know anyone who has, attempted to contact Martinique State officials regarding the apparent lack of criminal charges against Moran there

Subject: Rebuttal to Revision Docuмent - Safeguarding Allegations Against Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran To: Editors, Where Peter Is

From: Alan R. Kershaw, Advocate for Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran

Dear Editors,

1. Introduction and Notification to Authorities

In the first instance, I bring to your immediate attention that this e-mail is copied to Mr. Paul Sanford, Chief Constable of Norfolk Police, a police force located in the jurisdiction of England and Wales for reasons which will become evident, hereinafter. Furthermore, matters addressed within this e-mail will be raised by my client Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran in a meeting that he will be having with Police Constables from the aforesaid Police Force. this afternoon. October 18. 2025.

2. Overview of Allegations and Context

I write to you in my capacity as legal advocate for Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran in response to the contents of the "Revision of SSPX Resistance Safeguarding" docuмent, which I understand has been circulated or referenced within your editorial purview. I am compelled to address and pre-emptively refute any and all allegations it any contains, particularly those that mirror or derive from the defamatory narrative advanced by the Archbishop of Martinique and Mr. Brendan Kavanagh.

3. Refutation of Allegations from Martinique

Firstly, it behoves me to highlight that my client is entirely innocent of the allegations levelled against him by the Ordinary of Martinique. These accusations are not only false but demonstrably retaliatory in nature.

4. Antecedents of the False Allegations

Mr. Moran submitted two (2) formal Vos estis lux mundi complaints concerning Archbishop David Macaire, OP, in light of serious concerns regarding maladministration and safeguarding failures within the Archdiocese of Martinique.

Around the same time, a laywoman of unimpeachable character submitted a letter to the competent canonical authority, expressing grave concern about Archbishop Macaire's conduct with younger men-specifically referencing a teenager who had been living with the archbishop sin since the age of fourteen (14) at the Episcopal Palace. Archbishop Macaire erroneously believed that Mr. Moran was the author of this letter. However, it has been definitively established that the woman in question stands by her testimony and authorship. Notably, one of the individuals she identified in her letter is among those who later falsely accused Mr. Moran.

This misattribution forms part of a broader pattern of retaliatory conduct by the Archbishop Macaire, which has culminated in the dissemination of unverified and defamatory allegations.

5. Sworn Affidavits and Retaliatory Conduct

The desperation of Archbishop Macaire to absolve himself of his reprehensible conduct is starkly illustrated by the existence of five (5) sworn affidavits. These docuмents attest that five (5) individuals in Martinique were each, separately and independently, approached by the Archbishop and urged to fabricate falsehoods about my client, Mr. Moran. Each of these individuals was appalled by the Archbishop's lack of integrity and refused to comply with his request. Their testimonies speak volumes about the character of the Archbishop Macaire and the scurrilous lengths to which he was willing to go in order to cover-up his own recidivist behaviour with younger men.

6. Clarification Regarding Gareth Thomas Weaver's Article

Gareth Thomas Weaver's recent article contains a deeply misleading assertion: that my client was "laicised in 2024 by the Diocese of Fort-de-France in Martinique after a canonical criminal process found him 'guilty of acts contrary to the sixth commandment with a minor." This claim is not only inaccurate; it is based on a newsletter so riddled with errors and lacking in credibility that it should never have been cited as a reliable source.

Let us be unequivocal. No canonical criminal trial ever took place. Despite repeated requests, my client was never granted the opportunity to defend himself in a formal judicial process. He has never been presented with the specific delicts he is accused of, he has been denied access to the docuмentation and votum of the Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Martinique. And, he had no knowledge of his accusers' identities until he received the Decree of Dismissal.

Instead, my client received a decree of dismissal from the clerical state, not as the result of a trial, but following a so-called "review" conducted by a cleric who is a personal friend of Archbishop Macaire. This same priest harboured a well-known animus toward my client, a fact he did not dispute when confronted with the same in writing and, thereafter, he refused to recuse himself from the canonical deliberations.

This process, lacking transparency, due process, and impartiality, cannot be described as a canonical criminal trial. What occurred in Martinique is contrary to every known principle of natural justice and canonical equity. The purported "facts" as recounted by Mr. Weaver.

8. On-going Recourse Before the Holy See

The matter is currently subject to on-going recourse before the Holy See because my client was NOT in Martinique when the allegations made against him were FABRICATED by Archbishop Macaire. Moreover, this can be established by flight records, passport stamps, and the glaring omissions in the Decree. In effect, my client is dealing with the consequences of an agenda-driven kangaroo court. To suggest otherwise is a grave misrepresentation that unjustly damages my client's reputation and undermines the integrity of canonical justice.

9. Defamatory Conduct by Mr. Brendan Kavanagh

Contrary to the assertions made by Mr. Brendan Kavanagh on his YouTube channel, he has repeatedly referred to my client using scandalous, indecent, and grossly offensive epithets, including "pedo", "pederast", and other inflammatory search terms. These statements were delivered with evident relish and hostility, and are entirely devoid of factual foundation or justification.

The sustained nature of this defamatory commentary, coupled with its public visibility and monetisation, gave rise to a credible apprehension of harm. Given the risk that vigilantes, incited by such rhetoric, might take the law into their own hands and inflict serious harm upon Mr. Moran, a formal complaint was submitted to Bedfordshire Police regarding Mr. Kavanagh's conduct. Thus, the arrest of Mr. Kavanagh was a legitimate, proportional, and operational decision by Bedfordshire Police.

10. Personal Safety

Mr. Moran has been compelled to leave the United Kingdom for extended periods solely for his personal safety. It is within this context, marked by legitimate concern for his physical well-being, that the police became involved, ultimately leading to the arrest of Mr. Kavanagh. Contrary to certain misleading narratives, Mr. Kavanagh's arrest was not precipitated by the mere sending of "angry emails", but rather by his his reckless endangerment of Mr. Moran's safety.

11. Reckless Disclosure of Location by Mr. Weaver

It is possible that Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver is unaware that my client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran, has been required to leave the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom on several occasions during the current calendar year due to credible threats to his personal safety. Regardless of Mr. Weaver's level of awareness, the decision to publicly disclose my client's present location is deeply irresponsible. In the context of ongoing defamatory commentary and heightened public hostility, such disclosure risks inciting vigilante behaviour and places my client in serious physical danger. Any safeguarding framework, whether ecclesiastical, civil, or journalistic, must prioritise the protection of individuals from targeted exposure. Mr. Weaver's publication of sensitive locational information, without any demonstrable justification rooted in public interest, raises significant ethical concerns and may carry legal consequences should harm result from this disclosure.

Whilst I do not possess direct evidentiary proof of the matter, I have been reliably informed that Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver was permanently banned from the on-line forum and blog "cathinfo.com," where he reportedly operated under the pseudonym "Dunstan." The basis for this ban, as conveyed to me, was his repeated posting of extreme and inflammatory commentary concerning my client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran. If this account is accurate-and it appears to be corroborated by multiple independent sources familiar with the forum's moderation history-it raises serious and legitimate concerns regarding Mr. Weaver's impartiality and objectivity in reporting on matters involving my client.

The use of pseudonymous online platforms to disseminate prejudicial content, particularly when such content targets an individual involved in on-going legal and ecclesiastical proceedings, undermines the credibility of any subsequent journalistic output by the same author. In academic and professional contexts, impartiality is not merely a virtue-it is a prerequisite for ethical engagement. Accordingly, any editorial reliance upon Mr. Weaver's reporting should be approached with caution, and his prior conduct must be considered when assessing the integrity and reliability of his published assertions.

13. Questioning Mr. Weaver's Objectivity

It is both reasonable and necessary to question whether Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver can be regarded as an objective commentator in this matter, or whether he has, perhaps unwittingly, become a conduit for Mr. Brendan Kavanagh's revenge-driven campaign against my client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran. While Mr. Weaver may consider himself well- intentioned, the tenor and content of his reporting suggest a predisposition that aligns more closely with advocacy than impartial journalism. His apparent reliance on unverified claims, coupled with a failure to engage with exculpatory evidence or alternative perspectives, undermines the credibility of his narrative and calls into question the integrity of his editorial judgment.

14. False Claims Regarding Bishop Paul Morgan

It is categorically untrue that Bishop Paul Morgan visited any London-based police station in connection with the arrest of Mr. Brendan Kavanagh. This claim, made by Mr. Kavanagh during his interview with Ian Collins, is demonstrably false and can be disproven by reference to the official records of the Metropolitan Police. No such visit occurred, and any suggestion to the contrary constitutes a fabrication. Importantly, this is not a matter of conjecture but one of verifiable fact, and any responsible journalistic outlet would be expected to seek corroboration before repeating such a claim.

15. Mr. Moran's Co-operation with Authorities

My client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran, has proactively self-reported the allegations made against him to a UK police force. He has co-operated fully with law enforcement and safeguarding authorities, demonstrating a consistent commitment to transparency and accountability. In addition to his engagement with UK authorities, Mr. Moran is in possession of multiple police background backgroun checks, including one issued by the Republic of Ireland-a jurisdiction renowned for its stringent vetting protocols, particularly in matters involving child protection and clerical oversight. These checks confirm unequivocally that Mr. Moran has no criminal record and no history of misconduct.

Moreover, the fact that Mr. Weaver has identified where my client is currently residing in light of the fact he has had to leave the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom on more than one occasion during the course of this year is reckless and is encouraging of vigilantes that puts my client's physical safety in grave danger.

16. Misidentification and Fabricated Interview Claim

Whilst there are numerous additional inaccuracies within Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver's article many of which verge on the implausible and would render this correspondence encyclopaedic in length were each to be addressed; I am nonetheless duty-bound to highlight the most egregious instances of misrepresentation and demonstrable deceit.

To that end, I can confirm unequivocally that Mr. Weaver did not speak with my client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran. Had Mr. Weaver exercised even a modicuм of journalistic diligence, he would have discerned that the individual with whom he conversed was of Caribbean extraction-a fact that is immediately apparent upon listening to the recording of the conversation. The assertion that Mr. Moran spoke "with a Welsh accent and traces of Irish inflection [sic]" is not only inaccurate but demonstrably false. It is either the product of negligent reporting or a deliberate misrepresentation. Moreover, the telephone conversation in question was recorded and can be made available upon request, thereby providing objective evidence that Mr. Weaver's claim is wholly unfounded.

17. Impersonation and Criminal Misrepresentation

During the course of the aforementioned telephone conversation, Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver unequivocally claimed, on three separate occasions, to be a priest affiliated with the Diocese of Perpignan. These assertions are preserved in recorded telephone conversations, thereby rendering any subsequent denial untenable. More gravely, and in a manner that may constitute criminal impersonation under the laws of England and Wales, Mr. Weaver further represented himself as Mr. Philippe Sands, the distinguished Jєωιѕн barrister and internationally recognised academic. This act of misrepresentation srepre is not only ethically indefensible but also potentially unlawful, raising serious concerns regarding Mr. Weaver's conduct and intent.

Accordingly, this matter will be referred to the appropriate police authorities for investigation. These claims are not speculative; they are substantiated by audio recordings that remain available for evidentiary review. It is for these reasons that I have specifically instructed my client, Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran, to raise this issue of impersonation and misrepresentation during his scheduled meeting with constables from Norfolk Police this afternoon, October 18, 2025.

18. Conclusion: Editorial Responsibility and Recommendation

In light of the foregoing, it is both reasonable and necessary to conclude that Mr. Gareth Thomas Weaver is not a reliable or impartial commentator on matters concerning Mr. Ciarán Kerry Moran. His conduct, as outlined in the rebuttal, reflects a pattern of misrepresentation, ethical lapses, and potentially unlawful behaviour-including impersonation and the reckless endangerment of a vulnerable individual.

Mr. Weaver's article, far from constituting responsible journalism, appears to be the product of a misguided campaign that aligns more closely with with personal vendetta than with objective reporting. The cuмulative weight of the rebuttal's evidence-ranging from sworn affidavits and police records to recorded conversations-renders the article not only factually unsound but ethically indefensible.

Accordingly, it is submitted that Mr. Weaver's article should not be published under any circuмstances. To do so would be to lend institutional credibility to a narrative that is demonstrably false, dangerously inflammatory, and injurious to the reputation and safety of an innocent man.

If, this e-mail begets any further queries do not hesitate to be in contact.

Yours faithfully,

Alan R. Kershaw.