Sex Abuse Trial Begins in Scranton
A Catholic priest's sexual abuse trial begins today in Scranton, PA after a jury was chosen yesterday. The judge ruled in favor of the survivor to hold a separate trial on punitive damages if the former altar boy prevails in his negligence trial against Rev. Albert Liberatore and the Diocese of Scranton. Libertore was found guilty of abusing the young boy and was sentenced to five years probation. He has since been dismissed from the priesthood.