Judge Throws Out Plea Deal for Former Chubbuck Church Leader Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse

A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed agreement would have reduced Larson's charges and exempted him from sex offender registration in exchange for probation. With the deal thrown out, Larson is scheduled to stand trial on six felony counts on January 12, 2027.

Judge rejects Chubbuck church leader's plea deal that congregation member called 'a slap in the face'

POCATELLO — A 6th District judge rejected a plea agreement Monday for a Chubbuck church leader facing child sex abuse charges.