Philadelphia priest denied bail amid appeal

PHILADELPHIA (PA)
News 9

Posted: Aug 06, 2012

By MARYCLAIRE DALE
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Roman Catholic monsignor from Philadelphia will not be released on bail while he appeals his conviction for hiding abuse complaints against a priest.

Common Pleas Judge M. Teresa Sarmina denied the request Monday, citing what she called the serious nature of Monsignor William Lynn’s conduct that led to his conviction of child-endangerment in June. Lynn is serving a three- to six-year term.

Lawyers for the 61-year-old Lynn say they will take their appeal of that conviction to a state appeals court.

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