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Former Catholic School Students Fight To Keep Child Rapist John Merzbacher In Prison

Court ruling could release teacher from four life sentences By Tricia Bishop (The Baltimore Sun, 4/28/2012) Standing under a stormy sky, Bill Stankiewicz got chills as he looked toward the old brick building that once housed the Catholic Community middle … Continue reading

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The Frightening World of John Merzbacher

By Peter Hermann (Baltimore Sun, 3/23/2012) With new talk that convicted child rapist John Joseph Merzbacher could regain his freedom because defense attorneys failed to disclose a plea offer back in the 1990s, let’s take a moment to review the … Continue reading

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Supreme Court Decision Could Set Convicted Baltimore Child Rapist Free

(WJZ CBS Baltimore, 3/22/2012) His victims thought he was locked up for life, but a decision by the Supreme Court may help unlock his cell. Baltimore school teacher John Merzbacher was convicted of child rape in 1995. Alex DeMetrick reports … Continue reading

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More on “Merz”

7/22/2009: Convicted Child Abuser’s Case Hits Appeals Snag: John Merzbacher Was Convicted Of Raping Student In 70s 7/30/2008: Convicted Rapist Asks To Be Released From Prison 5/19/2002: Archdiocese protected its priests 7/28/1997: Murphy v. Merzbacher 7/28/1997: Merzbacher v. State 9/1996: Opinion by Karwacki, … Continue reading

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