Monsignor William Lynn walks to the Criminal Justice Center before a scheduled verdict reading, Friday, June 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. Lynn is the first U.S. church official charged for allegedly helping an archdiocese cover up abuse claims. He faces about 10 to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy and two counts of child endangerment. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Monsignor William Lynn was found guilty of child endangerment Friday, making him the first U.S. church official convicted for covering up abuse claims.
A judge revoked his bail, but his lawyers want the 61-year-old priest released on house arrest until his Aug. 13 sentencing.
They suggest he could stay with a family friend in northeast Philadelphia, because his relatives don’t live in the city, as required for house arrest.
A hearing is set for Tuesday.
Prosecutors say Lynn helped the Philadelphia archdiocese cover up abuse complaints as secretary for clergy from 1992 to 2004.
He was convicted of endangering a boy who was sexually assaulted by a priest in 1999.
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