Monsignor's Role at Issue As Trial Opens

Philadelphia Inquirer
March 27, 2012

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/120201744.html?c=r

Three days before testimony was expected to begin, attorneys for Msgr. William J. Lynn, above, and the Rev. James J. Brennan said they should be allowed to pick a new jury. A judge disagreed Monday, and the trial began as scheduled. Photo by Alejandro A. Alvarez

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Jurors were asked a central question: Was Msgr. William J. Lynn trying to protect children - or the church?

READ: Grand Jury Presentment (.pdf)

Who was charged?

The list of 21 suspended priests