Priest Accused of Posting Child Pornography on Instagram
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A Chester County priest is facing charges for possessing and distributing child pornography. Mark Haynes, 55, is a priest assigned to Saints Simon & Jude Parish in Westtown Township, Chester County was charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of children for possessing and disseminating child pornography. Police allege Haynes posed as a 16-year-old girl and posted nude photos of a 14-year-old girl on Instagram. When questioned, police said Haynes admitted to receiving and posting other images of child pornography. The girl in the photos has not yet been identified. “Every person who possesses child pornography is violating the rights and dignity of these young victims. Every person who disseminates child pornography is continuing the cycle of depravity that makes children around the world vulnerable. No matter whether you are rich or poor, young or old, clergy or layperson, the possession of child pornography will lead to arrest, shame, and jail," said District Attorney Tom Hogan. Haynes has served as a Parochial Vicar at the church since September of 2013. Prior to that he served at eight different parishes including St. Ann, Phoenixville; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Doylestown; St. John of the Cross, Roslyn; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Southampton; St. Pius X, Broomall; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton; and Annunciation B.V.M., Havertown. Immediately after learning of the crimes, the Parish excluded him from the property. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the parish have been cooperating with police. [] Connect with us! Facebook/69WFMZ or @69News
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