PHILADELPHIA (PA)
WSOC
By MARYCLAIRE DALE
The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA —
A Philadelphia jury wants definitions for the terms “pedophile” and “ephebophile” as it deliberates in a major clergy-abuse case.
Jurors also want the definition of the word “agreement” under conspiracy law.
Dictionary definitions suggest pedophilia is a perverse sexual interest in children, while ephebophilia refers to an adult’s sexual interest in teens. But medical definitions can vary.
And it’s not clear the jury will get any definitions, because they aren’t part of the trial evidence.
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