Torrance Worship Leader Faces New Molestation Charges
A 68-year-old worship leader from Torrance who has been recently charged with molesting a 10-year-old girl now faces additional charges. The Daily Breeze reports that a new investigation took place after a family member stepped forward with allegations. The new charges stemmed from an act that allegedly took place back in 2004 near Lomita Boulevard and Anza Avenue. The worship leader has pleaded not guilty to three counts of lewd acts with children and is scheduled to return to court June 5, 2013.
Molestation is defined as an act of unwanted and indecent advances for sexual gratification. The most serious molestation charges involve minors. Any form of physical contact of a sexual nature with a child is considered child molestation and the penalties for a conviction can be severe.