https://www.al.com/news/2019/07/alabama ... arges.htmlAlabama pastor jailed on sex abuse charges
An Alabama pastor is jailed on four felony charges of sexual abuse after his own church members reported him to the authorities.
John Martin, a 41-year-old from Florence, is held in the Lauderdale County jail with bail set at $60,000. Martin recently resigned after nine years as the pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Florence.
On June 23, Martin resigned and admitted to church members that he had inappropriate relationships with young men, said Angie Hamilton, an assistant district attorney in Lauderdale County. Church members told the authorities about the admission, and a criminal investigation began.
Martin is charged with four counts of first-degree sexual abuse, records show. Hamilton said those charges involve a victim younger than 16.
“We believe there may be other young people that he may have had contact with,” Hamilton said.
Another "Preacher" Caught With His Pants Down
Another "Preacher" Caught With His Pants Down
Another "man of God" has been caught and is in jail on felony sex abuse charges, one including an under 16-year old boy. This time it was his own congregation who reported him to the authorities.
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Re: Another "Preacher" Caught With His Pants Down
A clergyman sexually abusing minors. Hmmmmm, now where might I have heard similar stories before? You can just imagine how surprised I am . . .