Msgr. Lynn seeks prison release, plans appeal

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Monsignor William Lynn’s lawyers are trying to get him released from jail until he is sentenced. The prosecution argues he poses a flight risk. Here in NW Minnesota we had a priest, Father Jeyapaul, who exited the country and went to India when law enforcement was on his trail over alleged sexual abuse of a young girl. A civil suit against the diocese has been settled, but extradition of Father Jeyapaul on the criminal charges is taking a long time. It is a thought provoking matter. If Monsignor Lynn jumps bail he loses his right to appeal. He has agreed to sign a waiver of extradition. Wonder what others think.
 
It seems Fr. Jeyapaul fled to his native country. Similarly, a priest in Stockton, California fled to his native country of Ireland. That last incident happened just three months ago, so it might be on the prosecutor’s mind.

But isn’t Msgr Lynn a US native?
 
Dale_M said:
It seems Fr. Jeyapaul fled to his native country. Similarly, a priest in Stockton, California fled to his native country of Ireland. That last incident happened just three months ago, so it might be on the prosecutor’s mind.

But isn’t Msgr Lynn a US native?
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From what I read, you are correct about Fr. Jeyapaul and Msgr. Lynn. Another distinction I note from my limited information is not Fr. Jeyapaul was not convicted of a crime.
 
Ultimately it is up to the court to make the call based on submissions made by the defence and prosecution.

In my humble option, though, it would be unfair to say some priests have jumped bail/or left the country to avoid the law so all priests facing criminal proceedings should be denied bail.

Next thing courts will be denying career criminals bail purely because they are career criminals! :cool:
 
Cormacnl said:
Ultimately it is up to the court to make the call based on submissions made by the defence and prosecution.

In my humble option, though, it would be unfair to say some priests have jumped bail/or left the country to avoid the law so all priests facing criminal proceedings should be denied bail.

Next thing courts will be denying career criminals bail purely because they are career criminals! :cool:
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I think you are correct about fairness. I don’t think anyone expects courts to do that.
 
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