Diocese of Scranton priest accused of possessing child pornography waives hearing

Published: November 4, 2009

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Robert M. Timchak (File photo)



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SHOHOLA - A Diocese of Scranton priest accused of possessing computer files depicting naked underage boys waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday.

The Rev. Robert Timchak, 43, most recently of 101 St. Vincent Drive, Milford, is charged with 17 counts of possessing child pornography, criminal use of a communication facility and tampering with physical evidence. Charges on Wednesday were bound over to the Pike County Court of Common Pleas. The Rev. Timchak remains free on his own recognizance.

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9 posted comments

Bonesaw, he doesn't need help...he needs the death penalty! There is no cure for pedophilia. They are the bottom of the food chain and do not deserve the air they breathe.
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Lumbergh,  11/05/09 11:24
This is just a tragedy and a shame...anyone who contemplates manipulating the innocence of children and their minds should not be in a position of authority ANYWHERE. He obviously needs help for deep, complex emotional and sexual problems. You may not WANT to pray for him, but if you pray for the sheep, then you must pray for the wolf. Let your god make the judgement...
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Bonesaw,  11/05/09 11:06
Carl P. Kelly,

I will not be praying for a deviant pedophile,priest or not.

I may not be perfect,but I am not a sicko that looks at child porn.

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No prayers from me,  11/05/09 09:53
Hey Carl P Kelly, would you still pray for him if he had pics of your kids on his computer? I'll pray for him to go to jail and stay there.
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The Devil ---------E,  11/05/09 09:41
"The Rev. Timchak remains free on his own recognizance."

Are you serious?

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Jo,  11/05/09 09:18
He even looks like a creep. I don't think I can put money in the offering at church anymore with a clear conscience. I have better things to do with my money than to support deviant perverts.
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Lumbergh,  11/04/09 11:40
Robert Timchak, has a serious personal problem and needs our prayers
and support, that is,.if the allegations against him are correct! This is a year for Priest and it's time to pray for them because the World is really deeply Tempted with the Flesh yet we are Spiritual people and the Holy Spirit will help and strengthen us with regard to the flesh!
Galations, Chp:5, speaks to us about the desires of the flesh!
Let us contine to pray for our Priests and especially Robert Timchak...!
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Carl P. Kelly,  11/04/09 07:08
These guys can't stay away from from the little boys. They have the nerve to to stand up and preach down to you, mean while the are eyeing up Little Mikey or Johnny at the CCD class. Disgusting. And what the church did to poor Mike Milz.
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Al Burnis,  11/04/09 04:51
Should be defrocked immediately!
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Reality check,  11/04/09 04:36
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