PHILADELPHIA (PA)
WPVI
PHILADELPHIA – March 8, 2012 (WPVI) — Action News has learned that an investigation into Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua’s death has concluded that he died from natural causes, and that no foul play was involved.
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman ordered the review, citing the timing of the cardinal’s death on January 31st, and a ruling the previous day that he was competent to testify in the sex abuse case against two priests and a monsignor.
Ferman explained that, since the death of the former Archbishop of Philadephia happened in her jurisdiction, she thought someone should make sure there was no foul play – given the timing of his death.
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