PHILADELPHIA (PA)
Washington Post
Philadelphia priest-abuse jury asks questions about conspiracy, attempted rape charges
By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, June 4, 1:12 PM
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury weighing a groundbreaking priest-abuse case has divided lawyers with questions on a conspiracy charge.
Monsignor William Lynn is a former official at the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Philadelphia. He is the first U.S. church official charged with conspiracy and child endangerment for allegedly mishandling abuse complaints.
Jurors have asked if Lynn had to conspire with both a convicted priest and other church officials, or just one party, to be convicted of conspiracy.
Defense lawyers say the answer is both. Prosecutors say one finding is enough to convict. The judge is weighing the arguments.
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