PENNSYLVANIA
Tribune-Democrat
By Dave Sutor
dsutor@tribdem.com
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Attorneys for three Franciscan friars accused of failing to properly supervise suspected serial child sexual abuser Brother Stephen Baker presented reasons on Wednesday why they believe charges against their clients should be dismissed.
The priests are charged with one count each of conspiracy and endangering the welfare of children.
Lawyers argued a conspiracy did not exist between the Revs. Anthony “Giles” A. Schinelli, Robert J. D’Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli and that the statute of limitations has expired on endangerment. Daniel Dye, a prosecutor from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, disagreed with their positions, telling the court: “There was no error in holding this matter for trial.”
Blair County Judge Jolene Kopriva said she will rule on the issues “as quickly as possible.”
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