MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee congregation has canceled church services after six girls told police they had been molested by a married couple who served as youth leaders.
Maryville Police arrested Michael and Laura Lee Salazar and charged them with statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure.
The couple has been removed from ministry at The Lord's Disciples Ministries of Whosoever Will, according to the pastor.
A local newspaper, The Daily Times, reports that a sign on the church door states that services have been canceled until further notice.
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Services canceled at church after arrest of youth leaders
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee congregation has canceled church services after six girls told police they had been molested by a married couple who served as youth leaders.
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Published: August 15, 2008
Published: August 15, 2008
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