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Former Alabama church youth director convicted of abusing three boys
Original: Former Alabama church youth group director convicted in brutal sex abuse of 3 young boys
A former church youth group director in Alabama has been convicted of sexually abusing three young boys, prosecutors said. The verdict follows a case that authorities described as brutal abuse of children entrusted to his care at the church. The conviction closes one chapter, with sentencing expected to follow, and the case has renewed attention on safeguarding in church youth programs across the state.
Why now: The conviction of a church figure accused of abusing children is a serious crime story drawing public attention.
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