Monsignor who supervised abusive priest is headed back to prison on child endangerment charge
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Roman Catholic church official has been ordered back to prison after his Pennsylvania conviction over the handling of abuse complaints was reinstated.
A judge Thursday refused to grant a stay that would have allowed Monsignor William Lynn of Philadelphia to remain free while he pursues other appeals.
Lynn has served half of a three-to-six-year sentence for felony child endangerment. He's been on house arrest since the state Superior Court tossed his conviction in 2013.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The state Supreme Court reversed that decision Monday.
Lynn is the first U.S. church official prosecuted over his handling of abuse complaints against priests.
The 64-year-old Lynn served as secretary for clergy from 1992 to 2004.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His lawyers have long argued that Lynn was not responsible for the welfare of victims.