GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Authorities have accused a North Carolina pastor of multiple child sex offenses which investigators say occurred on church grounds and at private residences.
News outlets report Gaston County police said 61-year-old Jerry Lewis Friday is charged with multiple counts of indecent liberties with a child and misdemeanor sexual battery. Friday is also accused of giving pornography to a minor.
Gaston County Police Capt. Curtis Rosselle the incidents occurred over the last couple years and came to light after an accuser contacted police.
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Friday is being held without bond in the Gaston County jail. Online records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
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