A priest in Washington County has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 from the church he worked at to help fuel a gambling addiction. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office says George Athanasiou pleaded guilty earlier this week to felony theft charges that were filed last year after more than $117,

A priest pleaded guilty earlier this week to stealing $155,000 from a Washington County church. According to a press release from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, George Athanasiou, 37, stole hundreds of donation checks for All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg and signed and deposited them for his personal use.

A priest pleaded guilty to stealing $155,000 from his church, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced. Father George Athanasiou, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing the money from All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in North Strabane Township.