PENNSYLVANIA
Daily American
In a mixed verdict, a jury has found the Rev. Joseph Maurizio Jr. guilty of possessing child pornography, money laundering and three counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors.
He was charged with a total of eight counts.
The jury returned to the federal courtroom in Johnstown with a verdict around 4 p.m. after deliberating for 13 hours. The victims were brought back into the courtroom to hear the jury’s decision.
The Central City priest was accused of abusing three boys, ages 14 to 16, during mission trips to Honduras.
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