- Oct 17, 2011
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A former Bradford County youth pastor wanted on multiple sexual assault-related charges — dating back more than 20 years — was detained while attempting to travel from Australia to the Philippines. [He was denied entry due to an Interpol hit and put on a plane to Los Angeles.]
Investigators alleged that Fenton repeatedly sexually abused a victim between 1996 and 1998, starting when the victim was around 14 years old and Fenton was 26.
The youth pastor had declared that God wanted the victim to be his spouse. The victim came forward [circa 2021] after she left the unidentified religious community and sought help to recover from the abuse.
Investigators noted that the victim’s statements were corroborated by former church officials
Investigators alleged that Fenton repeatedly sexually abused a victim between 1996 and 1998, starting when the victim was around 14 years old and Fenton was 26.
The youth pastor had declared that God wanted the victim to be his spouse. The victim came forward [circa 2021] after she left the unidentified religious community and sought help to recover from the abuse.
Investigators noted that the victim’s statements were corroborated by former church officials
