Charlotte’s NBC affiliate reports:
A local religious leader is facing charges for not reporting crimes against children. The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation began on May 30 for a string of sexual assault allegations involving minors that spanned over several years.
Kenny Parker, the pastor of Straitway Baptist Church in Albemarle, was charged for three counts of failing to report crimes against juveniles relating to this investigation. Parker is also the chief administrator for the church’s school, according to North Carolina records.
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