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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026United States

Marathon pastor sentenced to prison for sexual assault

A former Marathon pastor has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his church. The incident occurred in 2024, and the defendant had previously fled to Texas before the legal proceedings concluded.

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Why It Matters

A local religious leader has been removed from the community and sentenced to prison following a criminal conviction involving a minor.

Key Facts

  • The defendant received a six-year state prison sentence.
  • The defendant entered a plea of no contest to the charges.
  • The victim was 15 years old at the time of the incident.
  • The incident took place at a church in Marathon in 2024.
  • The defendant briefly fled to Texas while facing charges.

Who's Mentioned

locationMarathon“The location where the church is situated and the crime occurred.”locationTexas“The state where the defendant fled after charges were filed.”