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‘Abuse of Power’: Former Pastor Charged With Sex Trafficking; Judge Rejects Plea Deal

Summary by Crime Online
A former pastor, daycare director, and veteran is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used his position to sexually exploit vulnerable women under the guise of spiritual healing. Gregory Wayne Jones, 57, recognized as “Person of the Year” at Mountain Home’s 24th Annual Black History Banquet in 2013, was arrested April 25 following an investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. He has been charged with human sex tra…
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Crime Online broke the news in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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