Judge declares mistrial in priest's abuse trial

Friday, May 23, 2003

CLAYTON, Mo. -- A judge declared a mistrial Thursday when jurors could not decide on the guilt or innocence of a Roman Catholic priest accused of molesting a teenager eight years ago.

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