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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026United States

Marathon Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault

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A pastor from Marathon, Florida, has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his church in 2024.

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Why It Matters

A local religious leader has been removed from the community and sentenced to six years in prison following a criminal conviction for sexual assault.

Key Facts

  • The defendant was a pastor based in Marathon.
  • The defendant pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
  • The assault occurred at the defendant's church in 2024.
  • The defendant briefly fled to Texas while facing charges.
  • The defendant accepted a plea agreement on a Thursday.
  • The court sentenced the defendant to six years in state prison.

Who's Mentioned

locationMarathon“The city where the church is located and the pastor served.”locationTexas“The state where the pastor briefly fled before his arrest.”