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flag A Mississippi youth pastor was given house arrest for abusing a minor, sparking outrage over the lenient sentence.

flag Lindsey Whiteside, a former Mississippi youth pastor, was sentenced to three years of house arrest and seven years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to sexual battery of a minor, a crime involving a person in a position of trust. flag The case, stemming from an investigation that began in November 2024, included 64,000 pages of evidence, such as text messages and church documents, showing a pattern of abuse. flag Despite prosecutors seeking a 30-year sentence, the judge imposed a lenient term, drawing criticism from DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton, who called it an "abomination" and questioned the fairness of the outcome. flag The judge, who recused himself due to family ties to Whiteside, stated he did not view her as a threat. flag Whiteside, who was also a high school basketball coach, must register as a sex offender for life. flag The victim’s family and advocates expressed outrage, citing the betrayal of trust and the impact on public confidence in the justice system.

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