PHILADELPHIA (PA)
WPVI
PHILADELPHIA – March 22, 2012 (WPVI) — Action News has learned that one of the priests involved in the abuse case involving the Philadelphia Archdiocese has pleaded guilty to sex-related and conspiracy charges.
Accused priest Edward Avery is in court at this hour.
Action News has learned that as part of a plea agreement, Avery is being sentenced to 2 ½ to 5 years in state prison.
Avery is one of five priests charged in the priest sex abuse case that has rocked the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
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