Pa. priest transferred following abuse allegation

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest in Pittsburgh under investigation for allegedly fondling a teen girl nearly four decades ago has been reassigned from his position as a parish priest and high school chaplain.

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh officials say the Rev. Alvin Adams will transfer to a convent next month. Adams has been on leave since March while the diocese investigated allegations he fondled a 16-year-old girl in the 1970s. Two other alleged victims came forward later.

Bishop David Zubik says a diocesan review board found one of the allegations credible, prompting the transfer.

Adams has denied the allegations. His attorney, Paul Titus, says the diocese is putting public relations considerations ahead of justice.

No charges have been filed.