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By: Greg Noble, WCPO.com
By: Anna Langlinai, WCPO.com

CINCINNATI – A Catholic priest accused of molesting a 10-year-old boy 22 years ago showed no emotion when he was found guilty of sex charges in federal court Friday.

Rev. Robert Poandl, of Fairfield-based Glenmary Home Missioners, was convicted of one count of transportation of a minor across state lines for illicit purposes.

Poandl, 72, faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing.

When his verdict was read, Poandl’s face didn’t move. Around him, there were tears and bursts of emotion. Behind him, a man shouted, “Thank God.”

No bond was set on Poandl. He was ordered to have no contact with minors and a judge said he will be fitted with a global tracking device.