Priest arrested for sexual abuse in Westmoreland County

PENNSYLVANIA
WPXI

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. – A priest has been arrested for sexual abuse in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Monday.

The identity of the priest has not been released. A news conference will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Lower Burrell.

Shapiro said the arrest and subsequent charges are the result of a broader investigation into sexual abuse by priests.

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