In an interview with Salon, Justice Riggs said she is "saddened and disappointed" that the effort to contest her narrow victory has reached this point.

Another of Tudor's victims, who does not want to be identified, said she was "shocked and disappointed" to hear his tenure as area dean was twice renewed during Mr Cottrell's time as Bishop of Chelmsford.

"If she knew, she would be very disappointed. In fact, she would inform the authorities."

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Opponents were disappointed but said they hope Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, who takes office in early January and opposed Proposition K, slows implementation of the closure.