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Cleric jailed for 'mishandling' abuse complaints has conviction overturned

The landmark conviction of a Roman Catholic church official imprisoned over his handling of abuse complaints in Philadelphia has been overturned for the second time.

Cleric jailed for 'mishandling' abuse complaints has conviction overturned

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015 - 20:08

The landmark conviction of a Roman Catholic church official imprisoned over his handling of abuse complaints in Philadelphia has been overturned for the second time.

Monsignor William Lynn has been on a legal roller coaster since his 2012 trial on child endangerment charges.

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