Fr. James J. Brennan
Accused in 1/06 of abuse 8 years prior; removed. Permanently removed 8/06, case referred to Vatican. Named in Philadelphia Grand Jury report 2/10/11. Charged in 2/11 with attempted rape of a 14-year-old boy in 1996, whose report led to Brennan’s 2006 removal. Denied guilt. Tried with Msgr. Lynn, who was charged with child endangerment. Jury deadlocked on Brennan 6/22/12. Lynn convicted. Retrial of Brennan scheduled and delayed several times. Brennan freed on bail. In a 10/16 plea deal, pled no contest to second-degree misdemeanor assault. Given two years’ probation. Laicization pending.
- Philadelphia Archdiocesan Priest Data Profile
- 2012 Trial Narrative and Resources from Bishop Accountability
- Phiadelphia Inquirer 01.26.06
- 6ABC 08.28.06
- Philadelphia Inquirer 08.29.06
- PhillyBurbs 08.29.06
- CBS Philly 02.10.11
- Announcement of Investigation by the Philadelphia District Attorney 02.10.11
- NBC Philadelphia 02.10.11
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Presentment 02.10.11
- Island Crisis 02.10.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 02.10.11
- Philadelphia Grand Jury Final Report II 02.10.11
- Times Leader 02.10.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.16.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 03.25.11
- Philadelphia Inquirer 06.23.12
- Philadelphia Inquirer 07.23.12
- Big Trail 09.27.13
- Philadelphia Inquirer 10.21.13
- PhillydotCom 01.04.16
- Big Trial 10.18.16
- PhillyCom 10.19.16
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