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A Catholic priest from Lackawanna County who is accused of having sexual contact with a teenage boy was in court Wednesday morning.
Both prosecutors and an attorney for Father W. Jeffrey Paulish confirm a plea deal is in the works.
When he was arrested last month, Father Paulish was charged with a number of crimes including indecent assault, indecent exposure and unlawful contact with a minor.
A plea deal could spare the 15-year-old boy from ever having to testify in a courtroom.
With the possible plea deal in the works, Father Paulish gave up his right to a preliminary hearing to challenge the evidence against him.
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