Arguments over charge in Philly priest-abuse trial

PHILADELPHIA (PA)
KSRO

MARYCLAIRE DALE

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jury questions in a Philadelphia clergy-abuse trial suggest confusion over charges pending against a Roman Catholic church official.

Monsignor William Lynn is charged with conspiracy and child endangerment for his handling of abuse complaints.

Jurors have asked if Lynn had to conspire with a convicted priest, Edward Avery, or if he’d be guilty if he conspired only with his colleagues at the Philadelphia archdiocese.

The question has spawned hours of courtroom debate, even after a 10-week trial.

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