ROCHESTER (NY)
Democrat & Chronicle
Greg Livadas
Staff writer
(December 14, 2005) — Father Michael Volino was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison and 10 years supervised release, in connection with child pornography charges.
U.S. District Judge David Larimer also prohibited the Catholic priest from ministering to children or working with school programs.
"I think Father Volino had more than an idle curiosity. It was extreme," Larimer said.
Defense lawyer John Parrinello had asked for a sentence which did not include jail time. He argued that there had never been an allegation of molestation or inappropriate physical contact.
He also had asked that community service be allowed for the priest.
"We have a very dedicated, faithful treasure, in terms of the Catholic Church," Parrinello said.