PHILADELPHIA (PA)
The Republic
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Posted: March 02, 2012
PHILADELPHIA — A Roman Catholic priest has been arrested as part of a prostitution sting in Philadelphia.
Police said the Rev. Patrick McCormick approached a police officer posing as a prostitute during a vice unit undercover operation Thursday night and offered her money to perform a sex act.
Investigators said he was arrested on the spot and charged with patronizing a prostitute. He was ordered to perform 18 hours of community service and pay $200 in fines.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in a written statement Friday, called the information “deeply troubling” and said McCormick has been placed on administrative leave.
Note: This is an Abuse Tracker excerpt. Click the title to view the full text of the original article. If the original article is no longer available, see our News Archive.