Edward Avery
Monsignor Says He’s Sorry But Blameless For Teen’s Abuse By Pedophile Priest
Msgr. William Lynn maintains he was powerless to change the church’s practices for dealing with predator priests. As he put it at one point, he was “not the cardinal archbishop of Philadelphia.”
Philadelphia Monsignor Grilled on Witness Stand At Child Sex Abuse Trial
Prosecutor Patrick Blessington asserted again and again that Monsignor William Lynn has lied — to victims, to parishioners, to nuns and priests, and to the police, all to protect predator priests and to avoid negative publicity and legal action.
Philadelphia Priest Takes Stand In His Own Defense At Child Sex Abuse Trial
Monsignor William Lynn is charged with endangering minors by allowing priests accused of sexually abusing children to remain in ministry.
Prosecutors Say Philadelphia Monsignor Lied To Police During 2001 Sex Abuse Probe
The police interview was related to an allegation of abuse two decades earlier by another priest.
Victim Describes Sex Abuse By Philadelphia Priest Previously Named as Pedophile
A victim has testified that he was abused by a priest eight years after the priest had been accused of pedophilia by a previous victim but never prosecuted.
Prosecutors Trace Paper Trail of Guilt In Philadelphia Priest Sex Abuse Trial
The evidence focused on Edward Avery, a defrocked priest who pleaded guilty last week.
Trial For 2 In Philadelphia Priest Sex Abuse Case Gets Underway
A trial has begun in the unprecedented case of a Philadelphia priest charged with raping a boy and a monsignor charged with endangering children as part of a coverup.
Defense In Philadelphia Priest Sex Abuse Case Wants New Jury
One day after Edward Avery pleaded guilty, the attorneys for two co-defendants have asked for a new jury panel because, they argue, this one was tainted by the latest developments.
1 Defendant Pleads Guilty In Philadelphia Priest Sex Abuse Scandal
Defrocked priest Edward Avery, accused of molesting at least one boy, indicated that he would be pleading guilty, just days before his trial was set to begin.
Prosecutors Plan To Show ‘Diocese-Wide Policy’ In Priest Sex Abuse Case
While the unprecedented clergy abuse trial of former Monsignor William Lynn and two priests is set to begin Monday, the latest pre-trial hearing in the case makes clear the defendants won’t be the only ones on trial.
Jury Selection Delayed In Philadelphia Priest Sex Abuse Trial
Jury selection has been delayed at least a day in the landmark priest sex-abuse trial of a longtime Roman Catholic church official in Philadelphia.
Jury Selection Begins Today In Priest Child Sex Abuse Case
Jury selection begins today in the alleged clergy abuse trial of Monsignor William Lynn, Father James Brennan and former priest Edward Avery, who was defrocked.
Prosecutors: Archdiocese Financially Motivated To Cover Up Sexual Abuse By Priests
The prosecution has cited countless instances in which Archdiocesan officials were aware of alleged abuse by dozens of priests over decades, even cases in which priests admitted abuse, but allegedly the Archdiocese failed to act, often until the threat of a leak or legal action.
Judge Considers Allowing Evidence In Philadelphia Priest Child Sex Abuse Case
Much of the case against five men in the priest sex abuse is private, because of a gag order, but today KYW Newsradio got a remarkable look inside. The judge is considering whether to allow certain evidence that the prosecution wants to admit to present at trial.
Lay Teacher Charged In Priest Sex Abuse Case To Stand Trial Separately
At this point, a trial is scheduled in March for a high-ranking monsignor and three current or former priests, but Judge Lillian Ransom has ruled former Catholic school teacher Bernard Shero should get a separate trial, after the proceeding for his former co-defendants.
