Abuse cover-up priest jailed in the US
A Roman Catholic monsignor who covered up sex abuse claims against priests in the US has been jailed for three to six years.
Lynn was the former secretary for clergy at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Lynn handled priest assignments and child sexual assault complaints from 1992 to 2004.
A jury convicted him last month of child endangerment for his oversight of now-defrocked priest Edward Avery, who is serving up to five years in prison.
Lynn’s lawyers sought probation and have vowed to appeal.
The 61-year-old Lynn was acquitted of conspiracy and a second endangerment count.
