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Archdiocese of Philadelphia

3 reports indexed, newest first.

December 2013

  1. Msgr. William Lynn's child-endangerment conviction overturned on appeal

    A Pennsylvania appeals court overturned the conviction of Msgr. William Lynn, ruling the child endangerment law did not apply to supervisors at the time.

    Verdict Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, PennsylvaniaReported by NPR

June 2012

  1. Msgr. William Lynn convicted of child endangerment in Philadelphia

    Msgr. William Lynn, the archdiocese's former secretary for clergy, became the first U.S. church official convicted for his handling of abuse allegations.

    Conviction Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, PennsylvaniaReported by The New York Times

February 2011

  1. Philadelphia grand jury charges church official William Lynn and priests

    A second Philadelphia grand jury report said dozens of priests with credible allegations remained in ministry and led to charges against Msgr. William Lynn for endangering children, along with two priests and a teacher.

    Criminal charges Catholic Church abuse crisis (United States)United States, PennsylvaniaReported by The New York Times