Plea Deal Likely Reached for Priest in Church Theft, MSNBC, January 16, 2009

Plea Deal Likely Reached for Priest in Church Theft

MSNBC
January 16, 2009

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28681315/

Attorney Files Notice Of Resolution Stating 'Amicable Resolution' In Case

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - One of two priests accused of misusing millions of dollars from a Delray Beach church appears to have reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

Authorities said former St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Rev. John Skehan and his replacement, Rev. Francis Guinan, spent millions in church funds on gambling trips and fine dining.

After years of fighting charges, Skehan's attorney recently filed a notice of resolution stating that there has been an "amicable resolution" in the case.