April 27, 2006

Defense seeks sex past of witness

ARIZONA
The Arizona Republic

Jim Walsh
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 27, 2006 12:00 AM

Defense attorneys are seeking details of the sex life of an openly gay man who is listed as a witness in the case against a suspended Mesa priest charged with sex crimes involving teenage boys.

Brian Jones, a former employee of St. Timothy's Catholic Church once pastored by Monsignor Dale Fushek, is a prosecution witness in the case.

During a March 29 deposition, Jones refused to answer when asked to list the number of his homosexual relationships. He also would not answer questions about his upbringing and past employment.

Posted by kshaw at April 27, 2006 06:57 AM