Southern California Pastors Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Southern California Pastors Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Southern California Pastors Arrested for Sexual Abuse
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Jose Alcides Vasquez, a 47-year-old pastor from Menifee, California, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse involving at least two female victims, including severe charges related to minors under 14. The investigation, which began in 2021, was spurred by a report from a high school administrator about a student's allegations against Vasquez. Separately, Juan Barrios, a 51-year-old pastor from Fullerton, has also been arrested following accusations from two brothers who claim they were sexually abused by him between 2009 and 2015. Barrios, who has been released on $500,000 bond, is believed to have potentially more victims due to the nature of the allegations. Both cases highlight a troubling pattern of abuse within church environments, prompting authorities to call for further reports from any other potential victims. The Iglesia De Cristo Camino De Santidad and Iglesia de Dios Israelita, where these pastors served, are now facing scrutiny as these investigations unfold.

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