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Archbishop of York 'passing the buck', says Tudor grooming victim

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Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell responds to BBC investigation into his handling of David Tudor case.

He said he was "deeply sorry" that Tudor had not been taken earlier but that he had "inherited" the situation.

Rachel Ford , who says she was groomed by Tudor at school, criticises Archbishop's response.

Reverend Jenny Penn , who first reported the case to the BBC , also criticises his response.

She says he has a "complete lack of empathy for his victims".

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76

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75

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24

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semi-formal

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English

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51

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short-lived

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