PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Washington Post
Defense argues in landmark Philly priest trial that monsignor not liable for church’s sins
By Associated Press,
PHILADELPHIA — Jurors are hearing closing arguments in a landmark priest-abuse case in Philadelphia.
Monsignor William Lynn is on trial for allegedly endangering children as secretary for clergy from 1992 to 2004.
Prosecutors say pedophile Roman Catholic priests were shuffled from parish to parish.
In court on Thursday, Lynn’s attorney said the weekslong trial has shown the jury the dark side of the church and the evil acts committed by rogue priests.
But lawyer Thomas Bergstrom says his client should not be held responsible for sins of the church. He says Lynn alone tried to document the abuse and have the cardinal address it.
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