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Catholic Church / Priest Sex Abuse / Philadelphia #1024919

CBS Evening News for Friday, Jun 22, 2012
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(Studio: Scott Pelley) The conviction of Catholic Monsignor William Lynn† for concealing child sex abuse by priests in Philadelphia reported.

(Philadelphia: Elaine Quijano) The case against Lynn reviewed; courtroom sketches shown as remarks from the prosecutor and Lynn are quoted; details given about the role of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua and the secret list of suspected pedophile priests. [District attorney Seth WILLIAMS††- says people were more concerned with the institution than the victims of sexual assault.] [Lynn's attorney Jeff LINDY††- claims Lynn took the conviction as a scapegoat.]

(Studio: Scott Pelley) The possible prison sentence for Lynn and the mistrial in the child sex abuse case of Father James Brennan† noted.

Reporter(s):
Pelley, Scott;
Quijano, Elaine
Duration:
00:03:10

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