Fr. Elwood F. Figurelle
Per PA AG’s 3/1/16 Grand Jury report, Figurelle was arrested in 1973 for indecent exposure. He was moved to another parish In 10/03 Figurelle resigned from his parish position and was federally charged with downloading child pornography from the Internet. Had been on leave since 3/03 when FBI searched the rectory and seized a computer containing child porn. Investigators would not permit Diocese to release information while investigation was ongoing. Figurelle pled guilty 10/03. Sentenced 2004 to 15-21 months. Given retirement status after release. Died in farming accident 7/08.
- PA Office of the Attorney General 03.01.16
- Associated Press 10.09.03
- Associated Press 10.24.03
- Associated Press 12.22.04
- Altoona Mirror 07.18.08
- Tribune Democrat 07.18.08
- PA AG Statement 03.01.16
- PA GJ FBI Timeline 03.01.16
- PA Office of the Attorney General 03.01.16
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Timeline 03.06.16
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