PHILADELPHIA (PA)
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PHILADELPHIA – Three jurors have been seated to hear a landmark priest abuse case in Philadelphia involving two priests charged with rape and a monsignor charged with protecting them — and failing to protect children.
Monsignor William Lynn says he has evidence showing the late Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua was calling the shots. But a judge on Monday refused to throw out his case.
Lynn says a newly unearthed memo shows he gave Bevilacqua a list of 35 still-active, accused priests in 1994.
Philadelphia prosecutors call the list a “smoking gun” that shows Lynn’s deep involvement in the church conspiracy.
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