Catholic Juror Candidates Present Dilemma

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Click here to read: "Catholic backgrounds of juror candidates impacting who gets chosen for abuse case," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 29, 2012 Excerpt: "Each reflected a recurring dilemma for the defendants and lawyers in the landmark case: Should they choose Catholic jurors? And if so, how will those jurors' own experiences … Continue reading Catholic Juror Candidates Present Dilemma

Judge Won’t Dismiss Charges Against Lynn

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Click here to read: "Judge: Won't dismiss charges against Msgr. Lynn," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 27, 2012 Excerpt: "Common Pleas Court Judge M. Teresa Sarmina denied a defense motion after prosecutors said that the recently unearthed documents only strengthen their case that Msgr. William J. Lynn was part of a broader … Continue reading Judge Won’t Dismiss Charges Against Lynn

Lawyers Reveal Bevilacqua Ordered Shredding of Memo

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I'm sure Church leadership is hoping this news gets overshadowed by the good news of high schools remaining open. This information is rife with implications. While the defense is using it to benefit Lynn, it points to major conspiracy. Contributing Catholic parents must feel completely violated by the abuse of trust. So many children were … Continue reading Lawyers Reveal Bevilacqua Ordered Shredding of Memo

How much is Lynn case costing the Archdiocese?

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From Letters to the Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 21, 2012 How much is Lynn case costing? Re: "Pennsylvania State University's tab for the Sandusky case: $3.2 million," Tuesday: It should be reassuring to the residents of the commonwealth that Pennsylvania State University appears to be working toward accountability and transparency regarding its costs for … Continue reading How much is Lynn case costing the Archdiocese?

Jury Selection Begins in Msgr. Lynn’s Trial

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Click here to read: "Jury selection to begin in Philadelphia church abuse scandal," by Dave Warner for Reuters, Feb. 20, 2012 Excerpt: "Lynn, rather than call law enforcement or remove priests accused of misconduct from their posts, 'routinely and knowingly placed abusive priests in positions where they would have continued access to children,' said a … Continue reading Jury Selection Begins in Msgr. Lynn’s Trial

Jury Will Read Two Boxes of Complaint Files From ‘Secret Archives’

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Click here to read: "Jury in Pa. priest-abuse case to view secret files," by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press, Feb. 15, 2012.   Excerpt: "Jurors picked to hear a landmark priest sex-abuse case in Philadelphia will pore over two boxes of complaint files long buried in the Catholic church's "secret archives." The secret files from the … Continue reading Jury Will Read Two Boxes of Complaint Files From ‘Secret Archives’

Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious

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Click here to read: "Prosecutors in priests' case say judge still impartial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb. 14, 2012 Excerpt: "Prosecutors also said Bergstrom and Lindy misquoted the judge, contending that she said abuse within the church "was widespread," not "is widespread." They said the misquote was perpetuated by critics of the … Continue reading Prosecutors Say Judge Stated the Obvious