Priest Accused of Indecent Assault, Sending Nude Photos to 17-Year-Old

Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin announces the charges against Kevin Lonergan on Aug. 21, 2018. Fox Edge
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A Roman Catholic priest from Pennsylvania has been accused of inappropriately touching a 17-year-old girl and sending her nude photos through social media, according to authorities on Aug. 21.

Father Kevin Lonergan, 30, has been charged with one count of corruption of minors and one count of indecent assault for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with the girl in June while serving as a priest, Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin said during a press conference.