STEUBENVILLE (OH)
WTOV - Fox 9 [Steubenville OH]
March 23, 2022
By Paul Giannamore
A Franciscan friar who pleaded guilty to sexual battery earlier this month in Jefferson County has been sent to jail.
David Morrier was sentenced March 11 to stay in a Steubenville residence until his paperwork allows a transfer to Pennsylvania. According to court documents, he couldn’t stay where he originally was to go. With no other residence available, he suggested being held in jail until a place could be found for him.
Judge Joseph Bruzzese agreed.
According to the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular from Loreto, Pa., Morrier is still considered a friar, but is not permitted to engage in public ministry. He was charged with sexual battery in relation to crimes involving a student between 2010 and 2013.
David Morrier was sentenced March 11 to stay in a Steubenville residence until his paperwork allows a transfer to Pennsylvania. According to court documents, he couldn’t stay where he originally was to go. With no other residence available, he suggested being held in jail until a place could be found for him.{/p}