Monsignor’s grand jury testimony reveals his handling of abuse claims

    What would have been conclusive enough evidence for Philadelphia Monsignor William Lynn to determine the validity of an abuse claim against a priest?

    Admission by that priest or a medical professional’s diagnosis of a sexual disorder. That fact and more have been revealed as Lynn’s grand jury testimony becomes public.

     

    Lynn is the highest-ranking church official to be charged with covering up sexual abuse by clergy members. He and three priests and a teacher were named in the grand jury report earlier this year and will face trial.

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    The Inquirer has details of the testimony, which focus on Lynn’s handling of abuse claims against Father Stanley Gana and others. WHYY/NewsWorks’ Lizz Fiedler will bring us more details later.

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