Former youth pastor Jackson Gatlin pleads guilty to sexual conduct with five minors, faces 13 years.

Jackson Michael Gatlin, a former youth pastor at Vineyard Church in Duluth, has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving five victims aged 11 to 16. He faces a minimum of 13 years in prison, while also maintaining his innocence on additional charges through an Alford plea. Victims have filed civil lawsuits against Gatlin and the church, alleging negligence in preventing the abuse. The church has expressed support for the victims and acknowledged the abuse.

November 07, 2024
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