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Michigan church youth director charged with criminal sexual conduct
detroit
By Joseph Buczek
Updated on: October 23, 2024 / 9:05 AM EDT / CBS Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - A 29-year-old Washtenaw County church employee was arraigned on several charges, including criminal sexual conduct and charges related to child sexually abusive material.
Michigan State Police began investigating Zachary Radcliff, a former music and youth director at Oakwood Church in Augusta Township, on Oct. 2, after they were notified that Radcliff had solicited child sexually abusive material from a minor. A search warrant was executed at his office and residence.
Police say they have identified multiple victims and that victims range in age from 12 to 17 years old. It's alleged that the crimes have been occurring since 2011. MSP says church leadership has been cooperative during the investigation.
"The information that we received was shocking," Oakwood Church said in a statement. "We were told that Zachary had been soliciting inappropriate photos and possibly videos from teens. We have also heard other stories. This information has ripped our hearts apart. The safety and protection of the individuals in our church is what is paramount to us. We are devoted to doing what we can for the care of the victims of these crimes."
Radcliff, who is the son of Oakwood's senior pastor, was first suspended with pay on Oct. 3 but eventually fired on Oct. 12.
Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-church-youth-director-charged-criminal-sexual-conduct/
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MAGA Pastor Arrested For Sex With Minors - Rodecast (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Oct 24
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Skittles
(159,372 posts)1. son of a senior pastor
it figures
Lunabell
(6,810 posts)2. Was he a drag queen in his spare time?
Timeflyer
(2,635 posts)3. Youth pastors should come with a warning label tattooed on forehead: "possibly hazardous to children and young adults."