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Monsignor William Lynn Denied Bail By Judge Amidst Appeal

August 9th, 2012 AT2W Staff
Monsignor William Lynn denied bail

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Monsignor William Lynn Denied Bail By Judge Amidst Appeal

A Roman Catholic monsignor from Philadelphia will not be released on bail while he appeals his conviction for hiding abuse complaints against a priest.

Common Pleas Judge M. Teresa Sarmina denied the request Monday, citing what she called the serious nature of Monsignor William Lynn’s conduct that led to his conviction of child-endangerment in June. Lynn is serving a three- to six-year term.

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Good News: Monsignor William Lynn, First Catholic Official Convicted in Cover Up of Sexual Abuse of Children

July 27th, 2012 AT2W Staff
Monsignor William Lynn convicted of cover up of sexual child abuse

Monsignor William Lynn convicted of cover up of sexual child abuse

Good News: Monsignor William Lynn, First Catholic Official Convicted in Cover Up of Sexual Abuse of Children

Good News: Monsignor William J. Lynn is the first U.S. Catholic official who has been convicted for covering up the sexual abuse of children. He was sentenced to 3-6 years in prison on Tuesday, July 24.

Lynn, 61, has been in a jail since his June 22 conviction on endangering the welfare of a child. Monsignor Lynn escaped what prosecutors were seeking, which was the maximum penalty of up to seven years.

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Catholic Official Monsignor William Lynn Convicted for Failing to Report Predatory Acts of Priests

June 26th, 2012 AT2W Staff

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Catholic Priest Monsignor William Lynn Convicted for Failing to Report Predatory Acts of Priests

We will never believe that a conviction of a church official knowingly allowing abuse to go on has finally occurred. We pray this is the beginning of many, many convictions because they need to be held accountable.

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