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“Defense: “Lynn ‘put spotlight’ on sex abuse by priests” & “Defense: Monsignor not liable for sins of church”

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philly.com Posted: Thu, May. 31, 2012, 12:06 PM By John P. Martin and Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS A defense lawyer urged a Philadelphia jury Thursday to acquit Msgr. William J. Lynn, arguing the former Archdiocesan official is being … Continue reading

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Prosecutor seeks to undercut monsignor’s inexperience defense

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philly.com Posted: Thu, May. 17, 2012, 5:29 AM By Joseph A. Slobodzian and John P. Martin Inquirer Staff Writers “On-the-job training” was how Msgr. William J. Lynn described his preparation to become the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief investigator of priests … Continue reading

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Action against priest in memo

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He had sex with a minor, according to a 1994 document. He will be suspended, a source said. philly.com 14 March 2012 By John P. Martin Inquirer Staff Writer Msgr. Richard T. Powers, 76, was assigned to South Phila. The … Continue reading

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Cullen had secret list

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New court filing says Allentown bishop, four others knew of 35 allegedly abusive priests The Morning Call 10:30 p.m. EST, March 3, 2012 By Peter Hall and Matt Assad, Of The Morning Call Allentown Bishop Edward Cullen was one of … Continue reading

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