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January 3, 2014

Catholic Official Released from Prison After Appeal in Sex-Abuse Case 
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In Pennsylvania, a high-ranking Catholic official convicted in a
landmark child sex abuse case has been released on bail after his
conviction was overturned. Monsignor William Lynn was found guilty in
2012 of hiding child molestation by transferring predatory priests to
unsuspecting congregations. An appeals court threw out his conviction
last week, saying he was tried under a law that did not apply to him.
Lynn was released on Thursday after 18 months in prison. Prosecutors are
appealing.

 

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