Jonathon Powell yet another child molesting minister.

[Mom of 4]

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MACHESNEY PARK - A Machesney Park minister is arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Jonathon Christopher Powell, 40, is in jail, charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault. He also faces accusations from a second young female, but so far there are no charges.

The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department says Powell is a pastor at New Hope Baptist Church. 13 News did leave a message with the church, but never heard back.


http://www.wrex.com/News/index.php?ID=28805

[Mom of 4]

Looks like there is another victim, surprise surprise. :rolleyes:

http://www.wrex.com/News/index.php?ID=28870

MACHESNEY PARK - A Machesney Park minister faces additional counts of sexual assault charges.

Jonathon Christopher Powell, 40, was arrested last week after accusations he sexually abused an underage girl. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department said there could be a second victim. Now, Powell's been charged in that case too.

He now faces two more counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse, for a total of four counts in the two cases. Powell is still in jail, with no bond.

Detectives tell us Powell was a minister at New Hope Baptist Church in Machesney Park. 13 News has tried contacting the church and has not heard back.

[Unamused Cat]

Seems like there is always another victim.

[Unamused Cat]

Update: Guilty - 8 years

http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x1278521232/Former-pastor-sentenced-to-8-years-for-sex-crimes