
Monsignor William Lynn, who became the first U.S. church official branded a felon for covering up sex-abuse claims, was sentenced Tuesday to three to six years in prison. “The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm,” Monsignor Lynn said. “I am a parish priest. I should have stayed [one].” (Associated Press)

Monsignor William Lynn, who became the first U.S. church official branded a felon for covering up sex-abuse claims, was sentenced Tuesday to three to six years in prison. “The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm,” Monsignor Lynn said. “I am a parish priest. I should have stayed [one].” (Associated Press)