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Published 2 years ago

Mexican megachurch leader gets more than 16 years for abuse

Summary by Ground News
The leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch was sentenced Wednesday, June 8, to 16 years and eight months in prison for sex crimes involving three underage girls. Five young women and some of their family members pleaded with Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen to set aside the plea agreement between Garcia and the Attorney General's Office. One victim told the judge that the women were ready to face Garcia in trial.

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Times of IndiaTimes of India

Mexican megachurch leader given nearly 17 years in U.S. prison for child sex abuse

Rest of World News: US-USA-MEXICO-CHURCH-Mexican megachurch leader given nearly 17 years in U.S. prison for child sex abuse

2 years ago·India
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BBC NewsBBC News

La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader jailed for child sex abuse

Naasón Joaquín García pleaded guilty last week to sexually abusing girls from his congregation.

2 years ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

Mexican megachurch leader jailed in US for more than 16 years for child sexual abuse

La Luz del Mundo ‘apostle’ Naasón Joaquín García sentenced after admitting three abuse charges in Californian court

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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ReutersReuters

Mexican megachurch leader given nearly 17 years in U.S. prison for child sex abuse

The head of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch that claims about 5 million followers worldwide was sentenced on Wednesday in a Los Angeles courtroom to 16 years and eight months in prison for sexually abusing three girls.

2 years ago·United Kingdom
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Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News

Mexican megachurch leader gets more than 16 years for abuse

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader of the Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo was sentenced Wednesday to more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young female followers who said he made them his sex slaves.

2 years ago·United States
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CNNCNN

Naasón Joaquín García, leader of La Luz del Mundo church, sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison for sexual abuse of minors

Naasón Joaquín García, leader of the La Luz del Mundo church, was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison for sexual abuse against three minors.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States
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