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Accused priests silent as they appear in court

Four Philadelphia area priests arrested last month on charges of sexually abusing or endangering minors returned to court for the first time today, sitting silently while their lawyers clashed with prosecutors and a judge over the validity of the charges and who was paying defense fees.

In court today are (clockwise, from top left) priest James Brennan, defrocked priest Edward Avery, former Catholic school teacher Bernard Shero and priest Charles Engelhardt. Msgr. William Lynn (not pictured) is also in court.
In court today are (clockwise, from top left) priest James Brennan, defrocked priest Edward Avery, former Catholic school teacher Bernard Shero and priest Charles Engelhardt. Msgr. William Lynn (not pictured) is also in court.Read more
    by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff Writer
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