PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Newsworks

February 15, 2012
By Associated Press

Monsignor William Lynn is set for his final pretrial hearing today before jury selection start in his landmark priest-abuse case.

Lynn is the first U.S. church official charged with child endangerment and conspiracy for allegedly transferring problem priests to unsuspecting parishes. He served as secretary for clergy in Philadelphia from 1992 to 2004.

He will be tried along with Fr. James Brennand and ex-priest Edward Avery, both charged with rape.