Ex-Seminarian pleads guilty to attempted toddler pedophilia
The ex-seminarian who was formerly studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus pleaded guilty in San Diego to a federal charge of attempted enticement of a minor.
Joel Wright, 23, traveled to Mexico in an attempt to adopt or “buy” young girls aged 1-4 to sexually molest them.
The seminary issued a statement saying they were “shocked and saddened” to learn of the allegations.
Wright’s depraved fantasies were detailed in explicit emails he sent to a Tijuana tour guide, and eventually to an undercover federal agent.
He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison for the charge, and a maximum life sentence.
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2/1/16: Ex-Seminarian facing trial today for sex abuse
A man who formerly studied at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus was arrested in San Diego after allegedly seeking to have sex with young girls in Mexico.
Following Joel Wright’s expulsion from the Josephinum, he traveled to Tijuana in an unsuccessful attempt to adopt a child, authorities said.
Rev. John Allen, a spokesman for the Josephinum, told the Associated Press, “We’re shocked and saddened by the heinous nature of the allegations.”
Wright is facing trial today; updates to come.
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