Bishop Righter's trial is an attempt to restore discipline in the church by enforcing a resolution.

In an interview, Bishop Righter denied violating church doctrine.

No date has been set for Bishop Righter's trial.

Bishop Righter, he said, "has chosen to disregard this command."

Bishop Righter retired as the diocesan bishop on December 31, 1988.

Bishop Righter had also signed a statement saying he supported the ordination of noncelibate homosexuals.

This was a change of opinion for Bishop Righter.

Seven of the eight bishops acting as the jury voted to acquit Bishop Righter.

Bishop Righter and his wife, Nancy, attended today's court session.

Bishop Righter was absolved by an ecclesiastical court in 1996.