December 06, 2005

Priest expected to face accusers in separate trials

PHOENIX (AZ)
KVOA

PHOENIX The attorney for Monsignor Dale Fushek (FYOO'-shek) says he expects his client to face his seven accusers in separate trials.

Attorney Michael Manning says he will not plea bargain any of the ten sexual misconduct charges against Fushek.

Manning tells the Tribune the trials "will be ugly," but there is no choice.

The 53-year-old Fushek is accused of using his "relationship of trust" to perform criminal acts against vulnerable minor and adult victims.

Posted by kshaw at December 6, 2005 08:23 AM