Former Savannah Diocese Priest Convicted of Sex Crimes

GEORGIA
WSAV

By Andrew Davis, Anchor/Reporter

CINCINNATI, OHIO –
A former Savannah Diocese priest was convicted of sex charges in a Ohio Federal Court.

Fr. Robert Poandl was convicted of one count of transportation of a minor across state lines for illicit purposes.

The 72 year old priest now faces up to 10 years in prison for the crime.

Poandl was accused of molesting a 10 year old boy 22 years ago in a West Virginia rectory.

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