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California Youth Pastor Arrested for Sex Crimes, More Victims
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Demetrius Allen allegedly had a sexual relationship for over a year. But
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"Even though we have filed criminal charges, we're still investigating and
still looking at other avenues and other evidence that we have to identify
additional victims," said Detective Michael Brox of the Los Angeles Police
Department at a news conference today.
Allen was arrested on Aug. 3 following an "extensive investigation,"
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according to police. He met the victim in the youth group and engaged in
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Allen was an assistant youth pastor at the First Baptist
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"I guess there's fondness that takes place, and, basically, in
this point, he took advantage of that," Brox said. "And it
was the type of relationship that is inappropriate, which is
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illegal, which is criminal."
Allen has been charged with 10 counts of child molestation, one count of
contacting a minor for sexual offense and one count of possession of child
pornography.
Police say other kids were talking about the relationship
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through social media, but would not elaborate. Pikor said
that the girl's family reported the situation to police.
"Anytime that a person actually targets youth and you're
an adult, I consider that a predator," Brox said.
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Allen is being held on $1 million bail and police are asking
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Newslover99 He will give an account to the Most High God for what he has done to this
11:07 PM EDT unfortunate child. The word of God say "the least you have done unto one of these
Aug 12, 2011
little one, you have done it unto Me".
Minneapolitan61 He looks so...so...pastorish. LOL!!
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Aug 12, 2011
defragg Sorry, but nothing about him screams "man of God." His appearance is that of a drug
11:11 PM EDT user...
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