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Associated Press | Posted: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A man charged with attacking a Jesuit priest who he says molested him decades ago is going to trial.

Opening statements begin Wednesday for 44-year-old San Francisco resident William Lynch, who faces charges of felony assault and elder abuse for the attack on Jerold Lindner.

Authorities say Lynch beat Lindner in the lobby of the priest’s retirement home in May 2010.

Lynch says he intends to use his own trial to raise awareness about clergy sexual abuse. He faces four years in prison if convicted.