NEW YORK
Times Union
By Paul Nelson Published Monday, May 23, 2016
COLONIE — An Episcopal priest from Bethlehem will be sentenced to probation for three years after pleading guilty Monday to attempted unlawful surveillance for trying to film a woman getting dressed in a Salvation Army Thrift store last year.
The plea deal on the misdemeanor that the Rev. Adam Egan agreed to in Colonie Town Court with his attorney, Steve Coffey, by his side also includes a stay away-order of protection for the victim. After his arrest, Egan was placed on administrative leave as pastor at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Delmar.
Outside court, Coffey said he doesn’t believe Egan is still affiliated with the church in Delmar and is receiving professional help.
“It’s terrible and was a thoughtless and impulsive act,” said Coffey, adding his client never planned to physically harm or attack the woman.
Still, Coffey, stressed that he understands why she might have been scared.
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