PHILADELPHIA (PA)
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Kristen Byrne, Blogger
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Blogger Kristen Byrne is in the courtroom at the Philadelphia Archdiocese priest-abuse trial.
The defense in a landmark priest-sex-abuse case involving the Philadelphia Archdiocese will have to tread softly as they question a former priest’s victim tomorrow. Defrocked priest Edward Avery, whom pleaded guilty, is no longer on trial with Monsignor William Lynn and Rev. James Brennan.
Though Avery does not stand on trial he has become a prominent player this past week.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors argued over whether the jury should be informed of Avery’s guilty plea in lieu of his victim’s testimony. The defense argued that Avery’s plea could incriminate Lynn, who is charged with conspiracy and endangering the welfare of a child.
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