OK Megachurch Staffer Arrested On Child Porn Charges

The Roys Report reports:

A former intern at Life.Church, one of the largest megachurches in the country, is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing dozens of videos and images of child sexual abuse—some featuring infants and toddlers. Federal agents arrested Austin Sewell, 25, on July 24, after searching his home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He has been charged with receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material and faces at 5-20 years in prison if convicted.

Life.Church internships are paid and typically last six months, according to an online job posting for the position. The charges against Sewell stem from incidents that occurred within that time period. Investigators seized several electronics from Sewell’s home, which he shares with his parents. Investigators also found multiple high-power AR-15 tactical rifles in Sewell’s basement bedroom, the complaint states.

Read the full article. There’s much more. No paywall. Life.Church is ranked as the third-largest megachurch in the nation, based on attendance.