What happened to Gallagher was unconscionable. If it happened at all, that is. Unfortunately, a thorough review of Gallagher's past statements about his mistreatment paint a shockingly clear portrait of a serial liar who went after the archdiocese to cover up his own criminal drug dealings. Not only did Gallagher repeatedly alter key details regarding his alleged abuse, his statements are actually contradicted—over and over again—by actual facts uncovered during the investigation.
http://reason.com/blog/2016/01/20/altar-boy-at-center-of-catholic-church-r