January 13, 2006
Ex-Priest Gets 111 Years for Molestation
A former priest was sentenced to the maximum 111 years in prison for molestation. Jurors found Paul LeBrun guilty of three counts of sexual conduct with a minor and three of child molestation. The accusations involved six boys ranging in age from 11 to 13 years old and the alleged acts occurred between 1986 and 1991 at St. John Vianney Church in Avondale, Blessed Sacrament in Tolleson, and on camping trips.
During the trial, victims described how LeBrun abused his position to win their trust, only to molest them.
A unique aspect of the trial was Judge McClennen's decision to allow four victims from Indiana to testify to show that LeBrun had a propensity to abuse young boys.
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