NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsJuly 30, 2026United States
Marathon Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault
A former pastor in Marathon has been sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his church. The individual had previously fled to Texas before entering the plea agreement.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Local NewsWhy It Matters
A local religious leader has been removed from the community and sentenced to six years in state 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 incident involved the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
- The assault occurred at a church in Marathon in 2024.
- The defendant briefly fled to Texas while facing the charges.